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NYT Daily ? September 26, 2025
Chew on
Answer:
PONDER
Hint:
Think deeply about something, like weighing options in your mind before making a decision.
Explanation:
"Chew on" is a playful hint for "ponder" because both phrases mean to think deeply about something. The word "chew" suggests slowly working through an idea, just like "ponder" implies careful consideration. It’s a clever way to use a physical action (chewing) to represent a mental one (thinking).
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Location/language tags (in Paris, in México, in Roma) often want an answer in that language. Try the basic word in French/Spanish/Italian, confirmed by crosses.
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