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NYT Mini • September 14, 2025

Likely to buy an obvious lie

Answer:

NAIVE

Hint:

This word describes someone who might trust a stranger instantly or believe a too-good-to-be-true story without question. Think of the opposite of skeptical.

Explanation:

"Likely to buy an obvious lie" hints at someone who easily believes things without question. The word "buy" is used playfully here—not meaning to purchase, but to accept something as true. "Naive" fits perfectly because it describes a person who’s trusting to the point of being gullible, making them an easy target for deception.

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