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NYT Daily • September 10, 2025

Password creator

Answer:

USER

Hint:

["Think of the person who sets up an account and often chooses the first line of digital defense."]

Explanation:

The clue "Password creator" hints at someone who sets up or generates passwords, which is often a user in computing. "User" fits because it’s short for "end user," the person who typically creates and manages their own login credentials. There’s no hidden wordplay—it’s a straightforward definition where the answer is the most common term for someone performing that action. Think of signing up for an account: you’re the user making the password.

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