60 Across

NYT Daily • September 8, 2025

Cry of discovery

Answer:

AHA!

Hint:

This exclamation often follows a sudden realization or solving a tricky problem, like when a lightbulb moment strikes. Think of what Sherlock Holmes might say when cracking a case.

Explanation:

The clue "Cry of discovery" points to a short exclamation people make when they suddenly figure something out. "AHA!" is that classic shout of realization, like when a lightbulb moment hits—think of Archimedes leaping from his bath or a detective solving a case. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a direct match between the clue and the answer.

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