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NYT Daily ? November 30, 2025

More prudent

Answer:

SANER

Hint:

Think of a word that describes a sounder, more level-headed way of thinking, often used when someone regains clarity.

Explanation:

"More prudent" hints at something wiser or more sensible, and "saner" fits perfectly as it means more rational or level-headed. The wordplay is straightforward—it’s a direct synonym clue where the answer is simply a comparative form of "sane," implying greater soundness of judgment. No tricks here, just a clean definition matching the idea of being more careful or thoughtful.

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