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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Hypotheticals

Answer:

IFS

Hint:

Consider the short words that introduce conditional statements, like "what ___ we go?" or "all the ___ and buts."

Explanation:

The clue "Hypotheticals" hints at situations that aren’t real but explore possibilities—like "what if" scenarios. The answer "IFS" comes from the word "if," which is the core of hypothetical statements, and the "S" makes it plural to match the clue’s wording. It’s a straightforward play on how we talk about multiple hypothetical cases.

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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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