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NYT Daily ? September 13, 2025
You and me both!
Answer:
PEOPLE
Hint:
Think of a collective term for humans that starts with "P" and is often used in phrases like "all kinds of ___."
Explanation:
The clue "You and me both!" is a playful way to hint at the word "PEOPLE." It works by taking the phrase literally—"you and me" refers to two individuals, but "both" suggests the idea of a group, which is what "people" means. The wordplay relies on the double meaning of "both" to nudge you toward the collective term.
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