66 Across

NYT Daily ? September 24, 2025

Craft store item

Answer:

BEAD

Hint:

Think of a small, often colorful object used to make jewelry or decorations, commonly strung together with thread or wire.

Explanation:

"Craft store item" points to "BEAD" because beads are small, decorative objects commonly sold in craft stores for jewelry-making, sewing, or DIY projects. The clue is straightforward with no wordplay—it directly describes what beads are and where you’d typically find them. If you’ve ever walked down the bead aisle, you’d recognize them instantly as colorful, drilled spheres or shapes used in crafts.

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General solving tip

Words like 'said,' 'reportedly,' or 'sounds like' point to homophones—an answer that sounds like another word or phrase. Read the clue aloud in your head.

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