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NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025

___ Fighters ("Everlong" band)

Answer:

FOO

Hint:

This band was formed in 1994 by a former Nirvana drummer and shares its name with a mysterious UFO-related term.

Explanation:

This clue is looking for the name of the band behind the hit song "Everlong." The blank represents the first word of their name, which is "Foo" in "Foo Fighters." The band was formed by Dave Grohl after his time as the drummer for Nirvana, and they’re known for their rock anthems like this one.

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