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NYT Daily ? October 4, 2025

Place for eggs

Answer:

SAC

Hint:

Think of a small pouch in nature where tiny creatures or seeds might develop safely. It’s not a nest or basket, but something even more compact.

Explanation:

The clue "Place for eggs" hints at a small pouch or container where eggs might be stored or develop. In biology, a "sac" is a general term for a bag-like structure, like the amniotic sac that holds a developing embryo—or even a simple nest-like pouch. The answer plays on the literal meaning while keeping it short and direct, avoiding more obvious words like "nest" or "carton." It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay.

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