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NYT Daily ? September 28, 2025

Holistic contentment

Answer:

WELLNESS

Hint:

You might find this familiar when recovering from illness or feeling emotionally balanced, and it includes both mental and physical aspects of being well. It’s also often associated with personal growth and feeling at ease.

Explanation:

"Holistic contentment" points to "wellness" because wellness isn’t just about physical health—it covers mental, emotional, and social well-being too. The word holistic hints at this all-encompassing approach, while contentment ties to the satisfaction and balance wellness aims to achieve. It’s a straightforward definition with no wordplay, just a direct nod to the broad, positive state the answer describes.

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Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.

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