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NYT Daily ? October 3, 2025

British bum

Answer:

ARSE

Hint:

Think of the informal British term for the part of the body you might sit on, often heard in phrases like "pain in the ___."

Explanation:

"British bum" is a straightforward clue playing on the difference between American and British English. In the UK, "arse" is the common slang term for the backside, while Americans might say "ass." The clue relies on regional vocabulary—no hidden wordplay or tricks, just a direct nod to how the same body part gets different names across the pond.

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