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NYT Mini • September 7, 2025

Honda model with a palindromic name

Answer:

CIVIC

Hint:

This compact car shares its name with a term describing community involvement or public duties.

Explanation:

This clue points to a Honda car whose name reads the same backward as forward—a palindrome. "CIVIC" fits perfectly because spelling it in reverse still gives you "CIVIC." The hint relies on recognizing the wordplay of palindromes, where the sequence of letters mirrors itself. It’s a clever way to test both car knowledge and linguistic patterns.

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