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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025
Greeting from Bowser
Answer:
WOOF
Hint:
Think of the sound a large, fire-breathing canine villain might make when saying hello—it’s not a meow or a hiss.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the name Bowser, who’s famously Mario’s fire-breathing turtle villain—but also sounds like "bow-wow," the noise a dog makes. "Greeting from Bowser" hints at the sound a dog (or a Bowser-like pup) might say, leading to "WOOF." It’s a pun mixing gaming culture with a simple animal noise for a fun twist.
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