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NYT Daily ? September 29, 2025

Send to a specialist, say

Answer:

REFER

Hint:

Think of what a doctor might do when they want a second opinion from another professional.

Explanation:

The clue plays on the double meaning of "refer." In everyday language, you might "refer" someone to a specialist, like a doctor sending a patient to a cardiologist. But it also works as a self-contained definition—the word itself literally means to direct someone to an expert or authority. The "say" hints that this is just one example of how the word could be used.

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General solving tip

'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.

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