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NYT Daily ? October 3, 2025

Kiddo

Answer:

TYKE

Hint:

Think of a playful term for a very young child, often used to describe someone small and full of energy. It rhymes with a word for a bicycle with tiny wheels.

Explanation:

"Kiddo" is a casual term for a young child, and "tyke" means the exact same thing—just a more old-fashioned or playful way to say it. The clue plays on synonyms, so no wordplay or tricks are involved. If you hear someone call a little kid a "tyke," they’re just using a slightly quirky word for "child." Think of it like "moppet" or "sprog"—same idea, just less common in everyday talk.

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