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NYT Daily ? September 9, 2025

Four-door, typically

Answer:

SEDAN

Hint:

This common car style often has a separate trunk and is popular for families, sitting between coupes and SUVs in size.

Explanation:

The clue "Four-door, typically" points to "SEDAN," which is the most common type of passenger car with four doors. It’s a straightforward definition—no wordplay or tricks—just naming the standard car body style that usually has two rows of seats and four doors. If you think of a basic family car, a sedan is likely what comes to mind.

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