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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025

Carefree motto, in modern lingo

Answer:

YOLO

Hint:

This acronym encourages living boldly in the moment, often seen on social media before risky or spontaneous decisions. Think of a phrase that stands for "you only live once."

Explanation:

"YOLO" is short for "you only live once," a modern slang phrase encouraging a carefree, live-in-the-moment attitude. The clue hints at this by calling it a "carefree motto" and specifying "modern lingo," which points directly to the acronym. It’s a cultural shorthand often used to justify spontaneous or bold choices.

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General solving tip

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