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NYT Daily • September 7, 2025
Space balls
Answer:
PLANETS
Hint:
Think of the large celestial bodies that orbit stars and can be found in our solar system, like Earth or Jupiter.
Explanation:
Space balls" is a playful way to describe planets—round objects floating in space. The clue uses "balls" as a casual term for spherical things, hinting at the celestial bodies we call planets. It’s a simple pun that swaps a scientific term for a more everyday word.