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NYT Daily ? September 27, 2025

Enterprise enterprise

Answer:

RENTACAR

Hint:

Think of a short-term vehicle service often used by travelers or those needing temporary wheels—it’s a business built on mobility.

Explanation:

"Enterprise" here is a double-duty word. First, it hints at the Star Trek starship Enterprise, but the clue repeats it to suggest a business venture—specifically, a car rental company. The answer, "RENTACAR," plays on the idea of renting a car as an enterprise (business) while nodding to the Enterprise name, which is famously tied to the rental brand Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The repetition in the clue signals you’re looking for a phrase, not a single word.

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General solving tip

Fill-in-the-blank clues want a set phrase or idiom. The crosses usually confirm the exact wording.

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