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NYT Daily ? September 24, 2025
Word aptly hidden in "unspoiled enclave"
Answer:
EDEN
Hint:
Think of the biblical garden often described as pristine and untouched, where the first humans were said to live. The answer is a four-letter name starting with "E."
Explanation:
This clue uses a "hidden word" trick where the answer is buried inside the phrase. Look closely at "unspoiled enclave"—the letters E-D-E-N appear in order within those words ("unspoiled enclave"). "Eden" fits because it’s a legendary unspoiled paradise, tying back to the clue’s wording. The "aptly" hints that the hidden word also matches the meaning.
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