NYT Daily ? September 24, 2025
Masonry
Answer:
STONEWORK
Hint:
Think of the craft that shapes durable blocks into walls or monuments, often seen in ancient castles or cathedrals.
Explanation:
"Masonry" refers to the craft of building with stone, and "stonework" is the straightforward term for that practice. The clue doesn’t rely on wordplay—it’s a direct definition where the answer simply names the skill or product of working with stone. Think of bricklayers or stonemasons shaping walls or monuments; that’s the kind of labor "stonework" describes. No tricks here, just a clear match between the clue and its answer.
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