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NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025

Some bottled waters

Answer:

DASANIS

Hint:

This brand owned by Coca-Cola often comes in a distinctively shaped bottle and is named after a combination of "data" and the Greek word for "water."

Explanation:

"Some bottled waters" hints at a brand name rather than a generic term. The answer "DASANIS" is a play on "dasani," a well-known bottled water brand, with an extra "S" added to make it plural—fitting the clue’s "waters." The slight misspelling is a common crossword trick to keep solvers on their toes.

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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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