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NYT Daily ? September 10, 2025
Knock over
Answer:
AMAZE
Hint:
Think of a word that means to overwhelm someone with wonder, like leaving them speechless in a good way. It starts with the same letter as "astonish."
Explanation:
"Knock over" hints at "amaze" by playing with the idea of something being so impressive it figuratively knocks you off your feet. The word "over" suggests an extreme reaction, like being overwhelmed—hence "amazed." It’s a clever twist where the literal action of knocking becomes a metaphor for astonishment.
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