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NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025

Blowouts

Answer:

ROMPS

Hint:

Think of overwhelming victories in sports, where one team completely outplays the other—this word describes those lopsided wins with energy.

Explanation:

"Blowouts" here hints at one-sided victories where one team dominates, often called "romps" in sports slang. The word also plays on the idea of something wild or energetic, like a lively horse "romping" around—tying back to the sense of an overwhelming win. It’s a straightforward but clever way to clue a less common term for a lopsided game.

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