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NYT Daily • September 9, 2025

Home in Havana

Answer:

CASA

Hint:

["Think of the Spanish word for a small, single-family dwelling you might find in many Latin American cities. It starts with the same letter as \"cottage.\""]

Explanation:

"Home in Havana" points to "casa," the Spanish word for "house" or "home." Havana is the capital of Cuba, where Spanish is the primary language, so the clue hints at the local term. It’s a straightforward cultural reference—no wordplay, just a direct nod to how people in Havana would say "home." Think of it like calling a house in Paris a maison.

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