35 Across

NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025

Office paper fastener

Answer:

CLIP

Hint:

Think of a small metal or plastic tool that holds sheets together by pinching them—often found on desks or in supply drawers.

Explanation:

"Office paper fastener" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to something used to hold sheets of paper together. The answer is "CLIP," which directly fits since paper clips are common office supplies for this purpose. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a simple, direct clue where the answer matches the description exactly.

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