25 Down

NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Spa treatment, familiarly

Answer:

PEDI

Hint:

Think of the short name for a foot-focused salon service that often involves soaking, scrubbing, and polishing. It’s the second half of a common two-part pampering duo.

Explanation:

"Pedi" is short for "pedicure," a common spa treatment for the feet that includes nail trimming, cuticle care, and often polishing. The clue uses "familiarly" to signal it’s the informal or abbreviated version of the word, which is how people often refer to it in casual conversation. You’d see this on spa menus or hear it in everyday talk about self-care routines.

More Clues from This Puzzle

52 Across

4 letters

Bulletin board sticker

51 Across

4 letters

Greeting from Bowser

53 Across

10 letters

Seasonal precipitation from SURINAME

59 Across

5 letters

Receded

General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

More tips → General Hints