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NYT Daily ? September 30, 2025

Low-carb kind of diet

Answer:

KETO

Hint:

This eating plan focuses on burning fat for energy by drastically reducing sugars and starches, often associated with foods like avocados and bacon.

Explanation:

The clue "Low-carb kind of diet" points to "KETO," short for the ketogenic diet, which is well-known for drastically reducing carbohydrate intake. The word "low-carb" directly hints at the diet’s main feature, while "kind of diet" signals you’re looking for a specific name rather than a general description. Since "keto" is the common shorthand, the answer fits neatly into crossword-style brevity.

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