15 Across

NYT Daily ? September 18, 2025

Game played on an 8x8 board

Answer:

OTHELLO

Hint:

This classic strategy game involves flipping your opponent’s discs to match your color, often ending with a dramatic final count. It shares its name with a famous Shakespearean tragedy.

Explanation:

This clue points to Othello, a classic strategy board game where two players compete on an 8x8 grid using black and white discs. The reference to the board size is a direct hint, as Othello (also called Reversi) is uniquely played on that exact layout. No wordplay is involved—it’s a straightforward definition, relying on the game’s well-known setup.

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