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NYT Daily ? November 30, 2025

Leaves the straight and narrow

Answer:

ERRS

Hint:

Think of what happens when someone makes repeated mistakes while trying to follow a path or rule—it’s not just one slip.

Explanation:

"Leaves the straight and narrow" hints at straying from the correct path, which is what "errs" means—making mistakes or deviating from what’s right. The phrase plays on the literal idea of leaving a straight (moral or physical) line, while "errs" fits as a verb for going off course. It’s a clever double meaning where "straight and narrow" suggests both morality and a literal path.

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