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NYT Daily • September 9, 2025

Erase

Answer:

DELETE

Hint:

["Think of a common computer command that removes selected text or files permanently—often found next to \"Copy\" and \"Paste\" in menus."]

Explanation:

"Erase" is a straightforward clue pointing to "DELETE," the common computer command for removing text or files. The wordplay is direct—both terms mean the same thing in everyday language and tech contexts. If you’ve ever hit the Delete key to clear something, you’ve already solved this one. No tricks, just a simple synonym.

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