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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Suiting the needs of

Answer:

FOR

Hint:

Think of a two-letter word that often follows "good" or "bad" when describing something’s purpose or intended recipient.

Explanation:

The clue "Suiting the needs of" hints at a word meaning appropriate to or intended for. Here, "suiting" acts as a verb suggesting something fits a purpose, while "the needs of" implies serving or being directed toward something. The answer "FOR" is a preposition that neatly captures this idea—it’s the word we use to indicate purpose or intended use, like in "a gift for you." The phrasing plays on the double meaning of "suiting" as both clothing (a suit) and being suitable.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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