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NYT Daily ? September 25, 2025

Anaheim ballplayers

Answer:

ANGELS

Hint:

This MLB team plays their home games at Angel Stadium and shares their name with a celestial being.

Explanation:

"Anaheim ballplayers" refers to the Los Angeles Angels, the Major League Baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The answer is simply their team name shortened to "ANGELS," which fits neatly in crosswords. It’s a straightforward clue with no wordplay—just a direct nod to the city’s pro baseball squad.

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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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