31 Across

NYT Daily ? September 19, 2025

In tandem

Answer:

JOINED

Hint:

Think of how two things might be physically connected side by side, like train cars or hands held together.

Explanation:

"In tandem" literally means two things working together at the same time, which directly points to the answer "JOINED." The clue plays on the idea of being connected or paired, so no wordplay or hidden meanings are involved—it’s a straightforward definition. Think of bicycles built for two or people moving in sync, and "joined" fits perfectly.

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