15 Across

NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025

Stream with a lot of shade?

Answer:

HATEWATCH

Hint:

Think of a term for obsessively following something you dislike, like a dark twist on keeping tabs on an enemy.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the double meaning of "stream." While it seems to describe a shaded waterway, it’s actually hinting at "hatewatch," a slang term for watching something (like a show or stream) you dislike just to criticize it. The word "shade" reinforces the idea of negativity or disapproval, tying into the "hate" part. Think of it as a pun where "stream" refers to both a body of water and online content.

More Clues from This Puzzle

42 Down

6 letters

Duchess of Sussex beginning in 2018

45 Down

5 letters

Building … or a building material, if you swap its consonants

51 Down

4 letters

Purifying filter acronym

1 Across

5 letters

Hogwash

General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

More tips → General Hints