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NYT Daily ? October 4, 2025

Stopped vacillating

Answer:

OPTED

Hint:

Think of choosing a single path after weighing options, like making a firm decision in a multiple-choice scenario.

Explanation:

"Stopped vacillating" hints at making a firm choice after hesitation. The word "vacillating" means wavering between options, so ending that behavior would mean you finally picked one—hence "opted." The clue plays on the idea of deciding ("opted") as the opposite of indecision, with no hidden wordplay or tricks. It’s a straightforward definition where the answer fits the meaning directly.

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