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NYT Daily ? September 18, 2025

Rosh Hashana horns

Answer:

SHOFARS

Hint:

These ceremonial trumpets, traditionally made from a ram’s horn, are blown during Jewish High Holy Days to mark a time of reflection. Their powerful sound is meant to awaken the spirit.

Explanation:

"Rosh Hashana horns" refers to the shofars, the traditional ram’s horn trumpets blown during the Jewish High Holy Days. The clue is straightforward—it names the holiday (Rosh Hashana) and the iconic ritual object associated with it. Since shofar is the Hebrew term, the answer is pluralized as shofars to match common crossword conventions for objects often used in multiples. No wordplay here, just a direct cultural reference to a key symbol of the holiday.

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