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NYT Daily ? September 29, 2025

Donkey ___ (game)

Answer:

KONG

Hint:

Think of a classic arcade game where a large ape climbs ladders and throws barrels—this title shares its name with a stubborn farm animal.

Explanation:

This clue references the classic arcade game "Donkey Kong," where a giant ape (Donkey Kong) throws barrels at the player. The blank hints at the second part of the title, which is the name of the ape itself. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank based on a well-known Nintendo game from the 1980s.

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