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NYT Daily • September 8, 2025

Hit on a vape pen

Answer:

DAB

Hint:

Think of a quick, concentrated way to enjoy cannabis extracts—this term also describes a light tap or pat.

Explanation:

Hit on a vape pen" plays on the double meaning of "hit"—both taking a puff and slang for trying something. In vaping culture, a "dab" refers to inhaling concentrated cannabis oil, often with a vape pen. The clue cleverly uses "hit" to hint at the action while pointing to the short, punchy answer "DAB." It’s a straightforward wordplay where the answer fits both the literal and slang interpretations.

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