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NYT Daily ? September 12, 2025

Ailment the morning after a loud concert, maybe

Answer:

RASP

Hint:

Think of the rough, scratchy sound your voice might make when it’s strained—like a file’s texture or a certain bird’s call.

Explanation:

This clue hints at a sore throat, which you might get after yelling or singing loudly at a concert. "Rasp" fits because it describes both a hoarse voice and the scratchy feeling in your throat the next day. The wordplay is straightforward—no tricks—just a common experience tied to a simple five-letter word.

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