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NYT Daily ? September 23, 2025

Eyewear, informally

Answer:

SPECS

Hint:

Think of what a detective might call their glasses when examining fine details. The term is short and often used in British slang.

Explanation:

"Eyewear, informally" is a straightforward clue where "specs" is a common slang term for glasses or spectacles. The word is short for "spectacles," which is why it fits the "informally" hint. It’s a direct definition with no hidden wordplay—just a casual way to refer to something people wear to correct their vision.

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General solving tip

When a clue says 'informally,' 'slangily,' or 'casually,' think slang, clipped forms, or texting abbreviations. Try the short casual word you'd use in speech or a message.

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