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NYT Daily • September 8, 2025
House ___ and Means Committee
Answer:
WAYS
Hint:
This congressional group focuses on tax and revenue policies, sharing its name with a phrase meaning "methods" or "approaches.
Explanation:
This clue refers to the U.S. House of Representatives' "Committee on Ways and Means," which handles tax and revenue laws. The blank is filled with "WAYS" because it’s the first word in the committee’s full name. The clue assumes familiarity with American political terminology, but the answer is straightforward once you recognize the phrase.