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NYT Daily ? September 23, 2025

Gym sight

Answer:

MAT

Hint:

You might find this rolled up in a corner or laid flat for stretching—it’s often made of foam or rubber.

Explanation:

"Gym sight" is a straightforward clue pointing to something you’d commonly see in a gym. The answer "MAT" fits because exercise mats are a basic piece of equipment found in most workout spaces. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a direct definition where the clue describes the answer plainly. Think of yoga mats, wrestling mats, or the padded floors in gyms.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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