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NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025
Science fiction princess
Answer:
LEIA
Hint:
This iconic character wields a blaster and leads the Rebel Alliance, famously declaring "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi."
Explanation:
This clue refers to Princess Leia, the iconic royal leader from the Star Wars franchise. The term "science fiction" narrows it down to fictional characters in futuristic or space-themed stories, and "princess" directly points to Leia Organa. Her name is widely recognized in pop culture, making "LEIA" the straightforward answer.
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