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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025

Cyber Monday sector

Answer:

ETAIL

Hint:

Think of the online counterpart to traditional brick-and-mortar stores, especially during major shopping events. The answer starts with an "e" but isn’t "e-commerce."

Explanation:

"Cyber Monday sector" hints at the online shopping world, where "etail" (short for "electronic retail") is the go-to term. The clue plays on "Cyber Monday," a major e-commerce sales day, to point toward the retail sector that thrives digitally. Think of it as dropping the "r" from "retail" to emphasize the electronic side.

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