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NYT Daily ? September 20, 2025
Demand upon reaching an "enemy border"
Answer:
KINGME
Hint:
Think of what you might shout when your piece in a classic board game moves to the opponent's first row.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the phrase "king me," which is called out in checkers when a piece reaches the opponent's back row (the "enemy border") and gets promoted to a king. The word "demand" hints at the exclamation itself—what you say to upgrade your piece. It’s a clever mix of game terminology and a literal "border" as the far edge of the board.
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