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NYT Daily ? September 12, 2025

Cartoondom's "Princess of Power"

Answer:

SHERA

Hint:

This warrior princess wields the Sword of Protection and transforms with the phrase "By the power of Grayskull!" in a classic 1980s animated series.

Explanation:

This clue refers to She-Ra, the iconic heroine from the 1980s animated series She-Ra: Princess of Power. The nickname "Princess of Power" directly ties to her title in the show, where she wields a magical sword to transform and fight evil. Fans of classic cartoons or the modern reboot will recognize her as a symbol of strength and leadership. The answer is simply her name shortened to "SHERA" to fit crossword conventions.

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General solving tip

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