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NYT Daily ? September 19, 2025
Car whose name means "listen" in Latin
Answer:
AUDI
Hint:
This German automaker shares its name with a famous Roman poet and uses four interlocking rings as its logo.
Explanation:
The clue plays on the Latin word "audi," which directly translates to "listen." Audi, the German car brand, actually took its name from this Latin command—it was originally founded as "Audi Automobilwerke" by August Horch (whose surname means "listen" in German). So the clue isn’t just a language hint but also a nod to the brand’s origins and meaning.
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General solving tip
'In Rome' or numeral vibes can hint at Roman numerals (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) or Latin-style abbreviations. Try a numeric reading.
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