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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025

Does some theater work

Answer:

ACTS

Hint:

Think of what performers do on stage or how a play is divided into smaller sections.

Explanation:

"Does some theater work" hints at the word "ACTS" because acting is a key part of theater. The clue plays on the double meaning of "acts"—both as performances in plays and as the verb for what actors do. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight twist, relying on the everyday language of theater work. The answer fits neatly as a plural noun or verb, making it a clean solve.

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