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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025
Winter coasters
Answer:
SLEDS
Hint:
Think of what kids ride down snowy hills—these flat-bottomed gliders have no wheels or engines. They’re often pulled back up by hand after a fast trip down.
Explanation:
"Winter coasters" hints at something used for sliding down snowy hills in cold weather. The word "coasters" is a playful nod to sleds, which glide like roller coaster cars but on snow. It’s a straightforward clue where the answer is a common winter item kids (and adults) use for fun in the snow.
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Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.
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