NYT Daily ? September 15, 2025
Bank robbery, e.g.
Answer:
HEIST
Hint:
Think of a carefully planned theft often seen in movies, where the goal is to take something valuable without getting caught. The word starts with the same sound as "high."
Explanation:
"Bank robbery, e.g." hints at a crime where someone steals from a bank, and "heist" is the slang term for that kind of planned theft. The clue uses "e.g." to signal that "bank robbery" is just one example of a heist, which can also include other big, organized thefts like jewelry or museum robberies. It’s a straightforward definition clue—no wordplay—just naming a common word for the crime.
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General solving tip
'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.
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