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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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