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NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025

Rejected

Answer:

CASTASIDE

Hint:

Think of a phrase meaning discarded like an old item, often used when something is no longer needed or wanted.

Explanation:

"Rejected" hints at something being discarded or set aside, which directly points to "cast aside" as a phrase meaning to reject or abandon. The answer is written as one word, "CASTASIDE," blending the verb "cast" (to throw) and "aside" (to the side) into a single term. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a literal interpretation of the clue’s meaning.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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