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NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025
Miss Havisham's ward in "Great Expectations"
Answer:
ESTELLA
Hint:
This cold-hearted beauty was raised by Miss Havisham to break men's hearts, including Pip’s, and shares her name with the Spanish word for "star."
Explanation:
This clue refers to Estella, the cold and beautiful young woman raised by Miss Havisham in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Miss Havisham adopts her as a child and grooms her to break men’s hearts, making Estella a key figure in Pip’s story. The name fits directly—no wordplay—just a straightforward literary reference to the character.
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