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NYT Daily ? October 3, 2025

One skilled at withholding details

Answer:

TAXLAWYER

Hint:

This professional often helps clients navigate complex financial regulations while strategically minimizing disclosures to authorities. Think IRS negotiations and loophole expertise.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of someone who’s good at keeping things vague or hidden—like a "tax lawyer," who often helps clients minimize disclosed information. The word "withholding" hints at taxes (as in tax withholding), while "skilled at withholding details" nods to how lawyers might strategically omit or protect sensitive financial details. It’s a clever double meaning where the profession itself fits the playful description.

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