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NYT Mini • September 9, 2025

Put safely away

Answer:

STOW

Hint:

["Think of how sailors secure cargo below deck or how you might neatly tuck away items in a small space to keep them out of sight."]

Explanation:

"Put safely away" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to "STOW," which means to store something neatly or securely, like stowing luggage on a ship or in an overhead bin. The word itself doesn’t involve wordplay or hidden meanings—it’s a direct match for the idea of tucking something out of the way. You might also hear it in phrases like "stow away," referring to someone hiding on a vessel, but here it’s just about keeping things safe and organized.

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