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NYT Daily ? September 25, 2025

Blast loudly

Answer:

BLARE

Hint:

Think of the sound a trumpet or foghorn might make when it's at full volume. It starts with a "B" and rhymes with "flare."

Explanation:

"Blast loudly" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to a word that means to make a harsh, loud noise. The answer "BLARE" fits perfectly because it describes the sound of something like a trumpet, horn, or alarm ringing out forcefully. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct match between the clue’s meaning and the answer’s definition. Think of a car horn blaring in traffic or a siren cutting through the air.

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