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NYT Daily ? October 2, 2025

Crane's place, maybe

Answer:

ARCADE

Hint:

Think of a noisy venue filled with games where you might find a mechanical claw machine. This spot often features flashing lights and prizes.

Explanation:

"Crane's place" hints at a claw machine, the kind you see in arcades where you try to grab prizes. The word "maybe" suggests it’s not the only place you’d find one, but "arcade" fits perfectly as the answer. It’s a playful nod to both the game and the location where you’d typically play it.

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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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