NYT Daily ? September 14, 2025
Vocally combine talking and crooning
Answer:
SPEAKSING
Hint:
Think of a style where conversation flows seamlessly into melody, often heard in jazz or early pop performances. The word blends two common actions into one smooth term.
Explanation:
"Vocally combine talking and crooning" hints at blending two vocal styles: speaking and singing. The word "speaksing" is a playful mashup of "speak" and "sing," directly mirroring the clue’s idea of merging the two actions. It’s a straightforward compound word, with no hidden tricks—just a literal fusion of the verbs. Think of it like how someone might half-talk, half-sing a line in a song.
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