28 Down

NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025

See 68-Down

Answer:

KROC

Hint:

Founder of a fast-food empire whose name is often linked to golden arches and philanthropy.

Explanation:

This clue is a direct reference to another answer in the puzzle, specifically 68-Down. When you solve 68-Down, it will point you to "KROC," which is the last name of Ray Kroc, the businessman who expanded McDonald's into a global fast-food empire. The clue relies on the crossword convention of "see" to indicate that the answer is tied to another entry elsewhere in the grid.

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General solving tip

Markers like 'var.' or 'alt. sp.' mean a variant spelling. Consider alternate forms (GRAY/GREY, EON/AEON) that fit the grid.

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