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NYT Daily ? October 4, 2025

Award won four times in the W.N.B.A. by A'ja Wilson

Answer:

MVP

Hint:

This prestigious title is often given to the league's top performer and shares its initials with a common basketball term for "most valuable player."

Explanation:

This clue points to the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award, which A’ja Wilson has won four times. The answer is "MVP," the standard abbreviation for the title given to the league’s top performer each season. It’s a straightforward reference—no wordplay or tricks—just recognizing Wilson’s dominance in the sport.

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