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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

City WNW of Tulsa

Answer:

ENID

Hint:

["This Oklahoma city is home to Vance Air Force Base and lies along historic Route 66."]

Explanation:

This clue points to a city located west-northwest (WNW) of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Enid is the correct answer because it fits both the direction and the fact that it’s a well-known city in that area. The abbreviation "WNW" is a compass direction, so no wordplay is involved—just straightforward geography.

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