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NYT Mini • September 16, 2025

Where Paris (pop. 24,476) can be found in the U.S.

Answer:

TEXAS

Hint:

This Lone Star State city shares its name with a famous European capital and sits near the Oklahoma border in Lamar County.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the name "Paris" to mislead you into thinking of France, but the population hint (24,476) points to a smaller place. There’s a town called Paris in Texas, USA, which fits both the name and the given population. The trick is recognizing that not all famous city names refer to their most famous locations.

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