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NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025

Caramel-filled candies

Answer:

ROLOS

Hint:

These bite-sized chocolates with a gooey center were once a popular Halloween handout and come wrapped in gold foil. Look for a brand name that sounds like it could roll off the tongue.

Explanation:

"Caramel-filled candies" points directly to ROLOS, the popular round chocolates with a gooey caramel center wrapped in gold foil. The name is short and distinctive, making it a perfect fit for crosswords where brevity matters. If you’ve ever seen their iconic twist-wrapped packaging or ads, the answer likely came to mind right away.

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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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