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NYT Daily ? September 23, 2025
Cannon sound
Answer:
BLAST
Hint:
Think of the loud noise made when something explodes or is fired forcefully, often heard in action movies or fireworks displays.
Explanation:
"Cannon sound" points to "BLAST" because that’s the loud, explosive noise a cannon makes when fired. The word also works as a straightforward definition—think of phrases like "a blast of thunder" or "the cannon let out a blast." No hidden wordplay here, just a direct connection between the sound and the answer.
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