87 Across

NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025

It gets bucks from Broncos

Answer:

FORD

Hint:

Think of a car brand that shares its name with a U.S. president—its logo features an oval, much like a football.

Explanation:

This clue plays on two meanings of "bucks." The Denver Broncos are an NFL team, and their mascot is a buck (male deer), so "bucks from Broncos" hints at the animal. But "bucks" also slangily means dollars, and Ford is a car brand that "gets" (earns) money—hence the double meaning pointing to the answer.

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