phenomenon through which luxuries nyt

The New York Times crossword clue “Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities” is answered with “LIFESTYLE” (9 letters, often filled as LIFESTYLE).

In other words, the clue is playing on the idea that as your lifestyle changes, things that once felt like luxuries (e.g., daily lattes, premium streaming, business-class flights) start to feel like basic necessities you “can’t live without.”

TL;DR:

• Clue: “Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities” (NYT)
• Answer: LIFESTYLE ✅

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