16 Across
NYT Daily ? September 12, 2025
BTS ___ (K-pop group's fan base)
Answer:
ARMY
Hint:
This loyal fan community is known for their coordinated streaming efforts and purple-themed support, often breaking records for their favorite artists.
Explanation:
This clue refers to the official fanbase name of the globally popular K-pop group BTS. The word "ARMY" is both an acronym (standing for "Adorable Representative MC for Youth") and a symbolic term, representing how fans stand together like an army to support the group. It’s a direct fill-in-the-blank answer, with no hidden wordplay—just a well-known term in K-pop culture.
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