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NYT Daily ? September 28, 2025
Do-over at Wimbledon
Answer:
LET
Hint:
When a serve barely clips the net but is still in play, this term calls for a replay—no penalty, just another chance.
Explanation:
In tennis, a "let" is called when a serve hits the net but still lands in bounds, giving the server a "do-over" without penalty. The clue plays on this rule by referencing Wimbledon, the famous tennis tournament where this happens often. "Do-over" directly hints at the word "let," since that’s exactly what it means in the sport.
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