48 Across
NYT Daily ? September 19, 2025
Figs. on a 4-point scale
Answer:
GPAS
Hint:
Think of the letters colleges use to summarize your academic performance, often ranging from zero to the number in this answer.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the idea of "figures" (abbreviated as "Figs.") that appear on a grading scale. A 4-point scale is the standard system for GPAs (Grade Point Averages), where grades like A, B, C, and D correspond to 4, 3, 2, and 1 points. The answer "GPAS" is just the plural of GPA, fitting the clue’s hint about multiple figures on that scale.
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