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NYT Mini • September 18, 2025
“You can count on me”
Answer:
IWILL
Hint:
Think of a two-word phrase where the first word is a personal pronoun and the second is a verb meaning to leave something to someone in your will.
Explanation:
The clue plays on the phrase "you can count on me," which usually means someone is reliable. Here, "count" hints at Roman numerals—I (1), V (5), L (50), etc.—so "I will" becomes "I" (1) followed by "WILL" (sounding like the Roman numeral "V" doubled as "LL"). The answer is a punny way of saying "I’ll be there" while spelling out the numerals.
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A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.
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