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NYT Mini • August 22, 2025

Nickname for the Florida Gators football stadium, with "the"

Answer:

SWAMP

Hint:

Think of a wet, wild place where Gators feel right at home on game day.

Explanation:

The Florida Gators football team plays at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, which fans affectionately call "the Swamp" because of its humid, intense atmosphere that feels like a swamp. The clue hints at this well-known nickname by including "the" to match how it’s commonly said—"the Swamp." It’s a straightforward reference with no wordplay, just a nod to the stadium’s iconic moniker in college football culture.

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