20 Across

NYT Daily ? September 18, 2025

Something you might change on a bed

Answer:

DIAPER

Hint:

Think of what parents often replace after a baby wakes up from a nap—it’s not the blanket or pillow.

Explanation:

The clue plays on the double meaning of "change" here—it can mean altering something or replacing it, like swapping out bedsheets, but it also refers to changing a baby's diaper. Since a diaper is something you routinely change and is associated with beds (like a changing table or nighttime use), the answer fits neatly. The wordplay relies on the everyday task of diaper changes, making it a clever but straightforward hint.

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General solving tip

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