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NYT Daily • September 6, 2025

19th-century naturalist buried in Westminster Abbey

Answer:

DARWIN

Hint:

This British scientist revolutionized biology with his theory of evolution by natural selection, famously documented after his voyage on the HMS Beagle.

Explanation:

This clue points to Charles Darwin, the famous 19th-century naturalist who developed the theory of evolution. He was honored with a burial in Westminster Abbey, a prestigious site for notable figures in British history. The answer is simply his last name, "DARWIN," with no wordplay—just a direct reference to his legacy.

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