NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025
High points
Answer:
ACMES
Hint:
Think of the peak moments in cartoons where a certain anvil-branding company might appear at the top. Also, it’s the plural of a term for the highest stage of achievement.
Explanation:
"High points" hints at the top or peak of something, which is where the word "acmes" comes in—it’s another term for the highest point or pinnacle. The answer plays on the idea of both literal high spots (like mountain peaks) and figurative ones (like the peak of success). You might also recognize "Acme" from classic cartoons like Looney Tunes, where it’s the fictional company that supplies Wile E. Coyote with all his gadgets, reinforcing the idea of something being the ultimate or top-tier example.
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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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