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NYT Daily • September 7, 2025
After spending the afternoon at Epcot, we had dinner at a ___ bistro
Answer:
TONY ORLANDO
Hint:
This 1970s pop singer, known for hits like "Tie a Yellow Ribbon," lent his name to a now-closed Disney Springs eatery with a retro vibe.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the name of the 1970s pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn, but with a twist. "Epcot" hints at Disney World, where "Dawn" is dropped—leaving just "Tony Orlando"—since the park is in Florida, and "dawn" is the morning, not evening. The phrase "after spending the afternoon" reinforces the idea of something (Dawn) fading by dinnertime, leaving the bistro named after the remaining part of the group.