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NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025

Diaper bag item

Answer:

WETWIPE

Hint:

This disposable cleaning cloth often comes in a pop-up pack and is used for quick cleanups on hands, faces, or surfaces. Parents might keep a travel-sized version in the car.

Explanation:

A diaper bag is packed with essentials for baby care, and "wet wipe" is a common item used for quick cleanups. The answer is straightforward—no wordplay or tricks here—just a direct reference to the disposable cleaning wipes parents rely on. It’s a single word in everyday language, though sometimes written as two ("wet wipe"), but crosswords often merge them for space. Think of what you’d grab first during a messy diaper change.

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General solving tip

Words like 'said,' 'reportedly,' or 'sounds like' point to homophones—an answer that sounds like another word or phrase. Read the clue aloud in your head.

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