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NYT Daily ? September 27, 2025

Alternative to a crib

Answer:

COSLEEPER

Hint:

Think of a safe sleeping arrangement where parents and infants share close proximity without separate beds, often used in attachment parenting.

Explanation:

A "cosleeper" is a bed or attachment designed for infants to sleep close to their parents, making it a practical alternative to a traditional crib. The clue plays on the idea of different sleeping arrangements for babies, where "cosleeping" (sharing a sleep space) contrasts with using a separate crib. The answer is straightforward—no wordplay or hidden meanings—just a direct term for a common parenting product. If you’ve heard of bedside bassinet attachments or in-bed sleepers, those are types of cosleepers.

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General solving tip

Markers like 'var.' or 'alt. sp.' mean a variant spelling. Consider alternate forms (GRAY/GREY, EON/AEON) that fit the grid.

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