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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025
Hurdles for srs.
Answer:
SATS
Hint:
Think of the standardized tests that many high school students take to get into college—often seen as a major academic challenge. The abbreviation is plural.
Explanation:
"Srs." is short for "serious," so "hurdles for srs." hints at serious obstacles—like the SATs, which are high-stakes exams for students. The wordplay treats "SATs" as both the test name and literal hurdles (challenges) you have to clear. It’s a concise way to tie the idea of difficulty to a well-known abbreviation.
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