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NYT Daily ? September 14, 2025

Personal trainer's count

Answer:

REPS

Hint:

Think of the short bursts of effort you repeat during strength exercises—it’s what builds endurance over time.

Explanation:

A personal trainer often counts "reps," short for repetitions, during workouts to track how many times an exercise is performed. The clue plays on this common gym term, where "count" hints at the act of tallying while also directly naming the answer. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a nod to fitness lingo.

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