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NYT Daily ? October 2, 2025

Scrabble rackful

Answer:

TILES

Hint:

Think of the small square pieces you arrange before forming words—they’re not just letters, but the physical parts you hold in your hand.

Explanation:

"Scrabble rackful" hints at what you hold in the game—a set of letters waiting to be played. The word "rack" refers to the tray where players keep their pieces, and "rackful" cleverly suggests the contents of that rack. The answer is "TILES" because those are the lettered squares you arrange to form words. It’s a straightforward nod to the game’s core mechanic.

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General solving tip

Markers like 'var.' or 'alt. sp.' mean a variant spelling. Consider alternate forms (GRAY/GREY, EON/AEON) that fit the grid.

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