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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Power to remove a nomination for eviction on "Big Brother"

Answer:

VETO

Hint:

This special ability lets a player cancel someone else's spot on the block, often won in a competition—think of it as a lifeline for an ally. It’s a key strategic tool that can flip the game’s momentum.

Explanation:

In Big Brother, the "Power of Veto" is a competition prize that lets a player cancel a nomination for eviction, saving someone from the block. The clue refers to this ability directly—"power to remove a nomination" is exactly what the Veto does in the game. The answer is simply "VETO," the short, common term players and fans use for this game-changing advantage.

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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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