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NYT Daily ? October 4, 2025

Get a Lyft, say

Answer:

RIDESHARE

Hint:

Think of a modern alternative to taxis where drivers use their own cars and you book through an app.

Explanation:

"Get a Lyft, say" hints at a service where you hail a ride through an app, like Lyft or Uber. The word "say" suggests this is just one example of a broader category. The answer is "RIDESHARE," the common term for these app-based transportation services where drivers use their own cars to give rides. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no wordplay—just naming the industry.

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'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.

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