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NYT Mini • August 14, 2025
Damon of "Oppenheimer"
Answer:
MATT
Hint:
4-letter answer
Explanation:
This clue refers to Matt Damon, the actor who played Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Groves in the 2023 film Oppenheimer. The first name "Damon" is used in the clue to hint at his last name, which is the answer. Since the clue is straightforward, no wordplay is involved—it’s simply asking for the first name of the well-known actor associated with the movie.