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NYT Daily ? September 15, 2025
What each letter in Roy G. Biv represents
Answer:
COLOR
Hint:
Think of the sequence that appears after rain when sunlight splits—each one is a distinct shade in this natural spectrum.
Explanation:
"Roy G. Biv" is a mnemonic for the sequence of colors in a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The clue asks what each letter stands for, and since they all represent different hues, the answer is simply "color." It’s a straightforward reference to the acronym’s purpose—helping people remember the order of rainbow colors.
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