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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

"What's ___ to like?"

Answer:

NOT

Hint:

This phrase often follows a sarcastic remark about something unappealing, as if the answer should be obvious. Think of a short word that negates the idea of approval.

Explanation:

This clue plays on a common sarcastic phrase people use when they actually don’t like something—"What’s not to like?" The answer "NOT" fills in the blank to complete that familiar expression. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank with a hint of irony, since the phrase itself is often said when someone is being facetious about something unappealing. No tricky wordplay, just a nod to everyday speech.

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'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.

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