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NYT Daily ? September 15, 2025

"Really?"

Answer:

ISIT

Hint:

Think of a casual, two-word response you might say when someone tells you something surprising and you're doubting it.

Explanation:

The clue "Really?" is a casual way to express skepticism, like when someone says something surprising and you respond with doubt. The answer "ISIT" mimics how people often shorten "Is it?" in quick, informal speech—think of it as the sound of someone questioning a statement in a sarcastic or playful tone. It’s a common phrase in everyday conversation, especially when reacting to something hard to believe.

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