NYT Daily ? September 30, 2025
Planet whose name is also a candy company
Answer:
MARS
Hint:
This red planet shares its name with a popular chocolate bar that features nougat and caramel. You might spot its logo on a wrapper at the checkout counter.
Explanation:
This clue plays on a double meaning—the word "Mars" refers to both the fourth planet from the sun and the famous candy company known for Snickers, M&M’s, and Milky Way bars. The trick is recognizing that a single word can fit two unrelated categories: astronomy and confectionery. It’s a classic example of how crosswords use everyday names that happen to overlap in different contexts.
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