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NYT Daily ? September 27, 2025

Digital file?

Answer:

EMERYBOARD

Hint:

Think of a tool often found in a manicure kit that might sound like it belongs in a computer folder.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of a "file" having two meanings—a digital document and a tool for smoothing nails. "Digital file" sounds like it should refer to something tech-related, but here it’s a trick: an emery board is a type of nail file. The misdirection makes you think of computers before realizing it’s a simple, everyday object with the same name.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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