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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Gets hitched

Answer:

WEDS

Hint:

Think of the formal ceremony where two people exchange vows—this four-letter word describes the act of making it official.

Explanation:

"Gets hitched" is a casual way to say "gets married," so the answer is "WEDS," the verb form of wedding. The clue plays on the informal phrase "hitched," which is slang for tying the knot. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a common expression for marriage.

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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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