18 Across

NYT Daily ? September 25, 2025

Continental products

Answer:

TIRES

Hint:

Think of what keeps your car rolling smoothly, especially a brand known for its durable rubber on roads worldwide.

Explanation:

"Continental" is a well-known German company that makes car parts, especially tires. The clue plays on the brand name to hint at its most famous product—tires—without saying it outright. It’s a straightforward reference where the brand itself is the key to solving the answer. Think of it like naming a company and expecting the solver to connect it to what they’re best known for.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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