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NYT Daily ? October 2, 2025

Certain Kool-Aid flavor

Answer:

GRAPE

Hint:

This purple drink is often associated with a popular children’s song about a certain fruit that grows in bunches.

Explanation:

This clue points to "GRAPE" because it’s a well-known flavor of Kool-Aid, the popular powdered drink mix. The word "certain" just means you’re looking for one specific flavor out of many, not a trick or hidden meaning. Kool-Aid’s grape flavor is iconic, so it’s a straightforward answer for anyone familiar with the brand.

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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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