NYT Daily ? October 2, 2025
Balance aid
Answer:
EAR
Hint:
Think of the body part that helps you stay steady when you tilt your head or move quickly. It’s not your feet or hands.
Explanation:
"Balance aid" hints at something that helps you keep your equilibrium, and your ear plays a key role in that—it contains the vestibular system, which controls balance. The clue cleverly plays on the double meaning of "ear" as both the body part and a homophone for "air," though here it’s purely about the anatomical function. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight twist, relying on basic biology rather than wordplay.
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General solving tip
A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.
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