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NYT Daily ? November 30, 2025
Bottlefuls for a summer look, perhaps
Answer:
INSTANTTANS
Hint:
Think of quick-drying products that give skin a sun-kissed glow without UV exposure—often sold in spray or lotion form.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the idea of achieving a sun-kissed glow without the sun. "Bottlefuls" hints at a product you apply, while "summer look" suggests a tan. The word "instant" ties it together—think of self-tanning lotions that give quick results, like "instant tans" from a bottle. The answer combines "instant" and "tans" for a clever fit.
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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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