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NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025

Outie's counterpart

Answer:

INNIE

Hint:

Think of the two types of belly buttons—this one forms a small dip rather than protruding outward.

Explanation:

"Outie" is a casual term for an outwards-bellying navel, so its counterpart is naturally an "innie," the inward-dipping belly button. The clue plays on the simple opposite pairing, like "up" and "down" or "hot" and "cold." It’s a straightforward reference to the two common types of navels, with no hidden wordplay—just a direct contrast. Most people recognize the terms from everyday language about body features.

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