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NYT Daily • September 9, 2025

Daydreaming, say

Answer:

BORED

Hint:

["Think of how you might feel during a long, uneventful meeting when your mind starts to wander. It’s the opposite of being engaged or excited."]

Explanation:

"Daydreaming, say" hints at a state where someone’s mind wanders because they’re not engaged—often when they’re bored. The word "say" suggests this is just one example of that feeling, not the only possibility. It’s a straightforward definition clue where the answer is the cause (boredom) behind the effect (daydreaming).

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