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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025

The lion's share

Answer:

MOST

Hint:

Think of what you’d call the largest portion when dividing something up—it’s not "all," but definitely more than half.

Explanation:

"The lion's share" is a common phrase meaning the largest portion of something, which directly points to the answer "MOST." The expression comes from old fables where the lion, as the strongest, would take the biggest part of the prey. Here, it’s used literally—no wordplay—just a straightforward definition clue.

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