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NYT Daily • September 7, 2025

Consecutively

Answer:

IN A ROW

Hint:

Think of how you might describe a series of wins or items placed one after another without any gaps.

Explanation:

Consecutively" is a straightforward clue hinting at things happening one after another without interruption. The answer "IN A ROW" fits because it’s a common phrase meaning the same thing—like winning three games in a row or planting trees in a straight line. There’s no hidden wordplay here; it’s a direct definition where the clue and answer match naturally. Think of it like describing a sequence where everything lines up neatly.

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