38 Across

NYT Daily ? September 25, 2025

Quivers

Answer:

TREMORS

Hint:

Think of the involuntary shaking often caused by fear, cold, or a medical condition—like the way your hands might move when nervous.

Explanation:

"Quivers" is a clever double-meaning clue. As a noun, "quivers" can mean the shaking or trembling of the body, which directly points to "tremors." It also plays on the verb form—when something quivers, it trembles slightly, reinforcing the same idea. The wordplay keeps it simple but effective, relying on the overlap between the literal and figurative uses of the word.

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