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NYT Daily ? September 19, 2025
"I, personally, wouldn't boast about that"
Answer:
WEIRDFLEXBUTOK
Hint:
Think of a viral phrase that playfully acknowledges an odd or questionable habit while still giving it a pass.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the internet slang phrase "weird flex but ok," which people say when someone brags about something odd or unimportant. The clue mimics that reaction by framing it as "I, personally, wouldn’t boast about that," hinting at the same sarcastic tone. The answer is the full phrase smashed together as one word, a common style in meme culture.
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