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NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025

1995 Sandra Bullock cyberthriller

Answer:

THENET

Hint:

This film features a hacker uncovering a conspiracy tied to a mysterious "Gatekeeper" while working from her isolated home office. The title references both the digital world and a key piece of sports equipment.

Explanation:

This clue refers to The Net, a 1995 cyberthriller starring Sandra Bullock as a systems analyst who uncovers a conspiracy after her identity is erased online. The title plays on the idea of the internet (the "net") while also hinting at the film’s themes of digital deception and entrapment. The answer is written as "THENET" to fit crossword conventions, dropping the space for brevity. It’s a straightforward reference—no hidden wordplay, just a well-known movie title.

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