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NYT Daily ? September 20, 2025
Sounds from 59-Across
Answer:
HOHO
Hint:
Think of the jolly laughter often associated with a certain holiday figure who might be found in a chimney.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the sound of "59-Across," which is likely "HO HO HO"—the classic laugh of Santa Claus. Instead of spelling it out fully, the answer "HOHO" captures the repeated "ho" sounds while dropping the last one for brevity. It’s a straightforward sound-based clue where the answer mimics what you’d hear, not how it’s normally written.
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General solving tip
Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.
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