Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of a playful twist in language that adds a humorous layer to the titles.
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A ??? is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.
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The clue refers to movies with titles that play on words. 'The Santa Clause' uses 'Clause' as a ??? on 'Claus,' and 'Legally Blonde' is a ??? on 'Legally Blind.'
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Bit of wit, It’s often unintended, allegedly, Many a groan-inducing joke, A play on words, "The shoddy sandwich knife couldn't cut the mustard," e.g.
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MAGI
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OCHO
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OLAF
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DOOR
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MINIDONUTS
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ELMS
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BRANDNAME
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NODE
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LTE
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SONORA
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HEH
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MEET
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PUN
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COMETOABADEND
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HEREBEDRAGONS
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KARATELESSONS
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IVE
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HALL
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TOE
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MEANIT
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SID
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YOM
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ALAS
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DALAILAMA
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ISBN
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URBANDECAY
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RIAN
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SALT
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ETHNO
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SPRY
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AWES
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ASTIR
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SIMBA
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EMIRS
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NANAS
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ONIN
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RIDDLEMETHIS
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MONAE
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ALUM
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GATE
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IFS
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ODEON
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COLDOPENS
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HOMERUNS
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ORS
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ONTHEBEAT
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NOTAGOODIDEA
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SEBASTIAN
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AND
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HORA
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MODEL
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EARS
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CEREALBAR
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DONE
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HAVEASIP
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KIM
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NANNY
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SLATS
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The answer to “”The Santa Clause” or “Legally Blonde”” in the New York Times puzzle August 30 2025 is PUN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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