24 Across

NYT Daily ? September 20, 2025

Secure over

Answer:

RETIE

Hint:

Think of what you might do to a shoelace or a knot that’s come loose to make it tight again.

Explanation:

"Secure over" is a clever play on words where "secure" hints at making something tight or fastened, like tying a knot. The word "over" suggests doing it again, so you're essentially "tying again"—which sounds like "re-tie." The answer is "RETIE," blending the idea of repeating the action of tying.

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