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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

Good rating for a bond

Answer:

AAA

Hint:

["Think of the highest credit score a company or government can receive from major rating agencies like Moody's or S&P. It’s often called \"triple\" this."]

Explanation:

"Good rating for a bond" refers to the highest credit rating a bond can receive, which is "AAA." This is a straightforward definition clue—no wordplay involved. In finance, AAA is the top tier assigned by rating agencies like Moody’s or S&P, signaling the safest investment with the lowest risk of default. Think of it like a perfect score for a bond’s reliability.

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