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NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025

Relatives, informally

Answer:

FAM

Hint:

Think of the short, casual term you might use when talking about your close-knit group in a text or social media post.

Explanation:

"Relatives, informally" is a straightforward clue asking for a casual or shortened term for family. The answer "FAM" comes from slang, where it’s a common abbreviation for "family" in everyday speech or texting. It’s not a pun or wordplay—just a direct, modern shorthand for the people you’re related to.

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General solving tip

When a clue says 'informally,' 'slangily,' or 'casually,' think slang, clipped forms, or texting abbreviations. Try the short casual word you'd use in speech or a message.

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