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NYT Mini • August 13, 2025

Story time readers, perhaps

Answer:

MOMS

Hint:

They might tuck you in with a book before bedtime.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of who typically reads stories to kids at bedtime or during the day. "Story time readers" hints at parents, and "perhaps" suggests it’s a common but not exclusive role. The answer "MOMS" fits because mothers are often the ones associated with reading to children, though dads or others could too—the clue keeps it light with "perhaps." The wordplay is straightforward, relying on a cultural stereotype to lead to the answer.

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