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NYT Daily ? September 14, 2025

Tummy-toning tool

Answer:

ABROLLER

Hint:

This handheld fitness gadget often comes with a small wheel and is used to strengthen core muscles by rolling it forward and backward.

Explanation:

"Tummy-toning tool" points to an exercise device designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles. The answer is "ABROLLER," short for "abdominal roller," a common piece of fitness equipment used for core workouts. The clue plays on the informal term "tummy" for the stomach area, making it a straightforward definition without hidden wordplay.

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