73 Across

NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025

Really loving

Answer:

INTO

Hint:

Think of a short phrase used when someone is deeply interested in a hobby or person, like "I'm really ___ comics."

Explanation:

"Really loving" hints at the answer "INTO" because it’s a casual way to say you’re deeply interested in or enthusiastic about something. Think of phrases like "I’m really into that" to mean you love it. The clue plays on the double meaning of "into"—both as a preposition and as slang for strong affection.

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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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