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NYT Daily ? October 3, 2025

Service to foster parents?

Answer:

ELDERCARE

Hint:

Think of the support often needed by those who take in seniors rather than children, especially as they age themselves.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of "foster parents" but twists it to mean caring for older adults instead of children. "Foster" hints at providing care, while "parents" is a misdirect—the answer is actually "eldercare," a service for seniors. The wordplay relies on swapping the usual meaning of "foster parents" (child caregivers) with a clever nod to aging populations needing support.

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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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