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NYT Daily • September 10, 2025

Skateboard jump

Answer:

OLLIE

Hint:

["This trick was named after its inventor, Alan Gelfand, and involves popping the board into the air without using your hands. It’s often the first aerial move skaters learn."]

Explanation:

An ollie is the most basic skateboard trick where the rider jumps into the air without using their hands, popping the tail of the board down to lift it. The clue is straightforward—no wordplay or hidden meanings—just naming the iconic move that’s foundational in skateboarding. If you’ve ever seen someone hop a curb on a skateboard, they were probably doing an ollie. The answer is spelled with an "ie" at the end, not a "y," which is a common mix-up.

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