"On the record in a way though not on a record" NYT crossword answer is:
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This clue is referring to the phrase "on the record, though not on a record," which means that something is being said publicly, but not in a way that can be documented or recorded. This phrase is often used in journalism to indicate that a source is speaking openly and honestly, but without the need for a written record. It is also used in other contexts, such as in legal proceedings, to indicate that something is being said publicly but not in a way that can be used as evidence.