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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

___ Robinson (role in "The Graduate")

Answer:

MRS

Hint:

This character famously seduces Benjamin Braddock while her husband is away, played by Anne Bancroft in the 1967 film. Think of the title often given to a married woman.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the character Mrs. Robinson from the 1967 film The Graduate, played by Anne Bancroft. The blank signals you’re looking for her title, which is "Mrs."—a common honorific for a married woman. The movie is famous for its iconic line, "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me," making the name instantly recognizable.

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