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NYT Daily ? September 19, 2025

___ Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII

Answer:

JANE

Hint:

She was known as the king’s "beloved" wife and gave birth to his only surviving son, Edward VI. Her gentle nature earned her the nickname "the peaceful queen."

Explanation:

This clue asks for the first name of Jane Seymour, who was the third wife of England’s King Henry VIII. The blank before "Seymour" signals you’re looking for a single name, and historical knowledge points to Jane as the correct fit. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank with no wordplay—just a direct reference to a well-known figure from Tudor history.

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