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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Toledo's lake

Answer:

ERIE

Hint:

This Great Lake borders four U.S. states and shares its name with a Native American tribe that once lived along its southern shore.

Explanation:

The clue "Toledo's lake" refers to Lake Erie, which borders the city of Toledo, Ohio. The answer is simply "ERIE" because it’s the name of the lake directly associated with that location. No wordplay is involved—it’s a straightforward geographic reference.

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