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NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025
Problem for someone who's pushing 90, say
Answer:
SPEEDGUN
Hint:
This tool might be tricky to handle if your reflexes aren’t what they used to be—it’s often found in competitive shooting matches.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the phrase "pushing 90," which usually means nearing 90 years old—but here, it hints at pushing a speed gun (like a radar gun) to measure how fast something’s moving. The word "problem" suggests the gun might be malfunctioning or giving trouble, making "SPEEDGUN" a clever misdirection. It’s a pun mixing age-related slang with a literal object tied to speed.
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General solving tip
'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.
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