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NYT Daily ? September 30, 2025

CBS forensic drama

Answer:

CSI

Hint:

This long-running crime series popularized the phrase "follow the evidence" and had multiple spin-offs set in cities like Miami and New York. Its title stands for Crime Scene Investigation.

Explanation:

This clue refers to CSI, the long-running CBS crime show about forensic investigators solving cases. The letters "CSI" stand for Crime Scene Investigation, which matches the "forensic drama" hint. Since CBS is the network that aired the original series, the clue points directly to the show's well-known abbreviation.

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