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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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General solving tip

When a clue says 'informally,' 'slangily,' or 'casually,' think slang, clipped forms, or texting abbreviations. Try the short casual word you'd use in speech or a message.

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