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NYT Daily ? September 30, 2025

Product in high demand

Answer:

HOTITEM

Hint:

Think of what retailers can't keep on the shelves during a trend or shortage—it’s not just popular, it’s flying off the racks.

Explanation:

"Product in high demand" hints at something popular or sought-after, which is literally a "hot item" in retail or business terms. The answer plays on the phrase "hot item," combining the word "hot" (meaning in demand) with "item" (a product) to form "HOTITEM." It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a common expression turned into a single word.

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