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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Wharton offering, in brief

Answer:

MBA

Hint:

This graduate degree often includes courses in finance and leadership, and is commonly pursued by future business executives. The Wharton School is famous for its top-ranked program in this field.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, which is famous for its business programs. "Offering" hints at a degree, and "in brief" signals it’s an abbreviation. The answer is "MBA," short for Master of Business Administration, Wharton’s well-known graduate degree.

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