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NYT Daily ? September 30, 2025

When nothing goes right

Answer:

OFFDAY

Hint:

Think of a phrase for a day when your performance is unusually poor, often used in sports or work contexts.

Explanation:

"When nothing goes right" hints at a day where everything feels wrong or out of sync—an "off day." The answer plays on the literal meaning of "off" (not functioning well) combined with "day," making it a straightforward phrase for a bad or unproductive day. No tricky wordplay here, just a common expression turned into a single word for the crossword.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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