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NYT Daily • September 5, 2025

Obama family member with credits as a TV writer

Answer:

MALIA

Hint:

This first daughter co-wrote an episode of a Donald Glover series before graduating from Harvard in 2021.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Malia Obama, the elder daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama. She’s gained recognition as a TV writer, working on projects like Donald Glover’s Swarm and the Amazon Prime series Hive. The clue plays on her public identity while hinting at her professional credits, making "MALIA" the straightforward answer. It’s a cultural reference that ties her family name to her career in entertainment.

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