19 Across

NYT Daily ? September 14, 2025

Supplier of oxygenated blood

Answer:

AORTA

Hint:

Think of the body's largest highway that carries fresh, red blood away from the heart to nourish your entire system.

Explanation:

The clue "Supplier of oxygenated blood" points to the aorta, which is the body's largest artery carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It’s a straightforward definition—no wordplay or tricks here—just a direct reference to the aorta’s key role in circulation. If you know basic anatomy, this one’s a giveaway.

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