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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

Medieval entertainer

Answer:

BARD

Hint:

["Think of a traveling poet who sang tales of heroes and history, often with a lyre in hand. Their stories were the Netflix of the Middle Ages."]

Explanation:

A medieval entertainer was often called a "bard," a traveling poet or musician who performed songs and stories for nobles or common folk. The word comes from Old Celtic traditions, where bards held high status as keepers of history and culture. Think of them like the singers and storytellers of the Middle Ages, blending music with epic tales.

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