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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

Organic fertilizer

Answer:

GUANO

Hint:

["This natural soil enhancer comes from seabird or bat droppings, often found in coastal caves or arid regions."]

Explanation:

"Guano" is a natural fertilizer made from the droppings of seabirds, bats, or seals, often used in organic farming. The clue points directly to this term since it’s a well-known type of organic fertilizer with no wordplay involved. If you’ve heard of it in gardening or history (like the 19th-century "Guano Wars" over its value), that might have helped you connect the dots.

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