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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025
Looks at a Nook, say
Answer:
READS
Hint:
Think of what you might do with an e-book device, especially when the title hints at a common pastime involving words.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the double meaning of "Nook." On the surface, it refers to the e-reader brand (Nook), where "looks at" hints at reading. But it also works as a pun—"nook" can mean a corner, so "looks at a nook" could literally describe someone peering into a corner, though the answer "READS" fits the first, cleverer interpretation. The "say" signals it’s a wordplay clue, not a literal one.
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General solving tip
'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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