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NYT Daily ? September 7, 2025
Tiny house occupants
Answer:
DOLLS
Hint:
Think of miniature figures often arranged in a play set, sometimes with furniture scaled down to match their size.
Explanation:
Tiny house occupants" is a playful clue hinting at something small that lives in a miniature home. The answer "DOLLS" fits because dolls are often placed in dollhouses, which are tiny replicas of real houses. The word "tiny" directly points to the small size of both the house and its inhabitants, making it a straightforward but clever reference.
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