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NYT Connections Hints for August 13, 2023 (#63)

Game

JACK
PRESS
PLANET
BUTTON
PLANK
SQUAT
SNAP
OBVIOUS
CRUNCH
BUCKLE
NOTHING
CURL
ZIP
KANGAROO
LUNGE
NADA

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FASTENING VERBS

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Actions related to securing or closing something

BUCKLE
To fasten with a buckle, typically used for belts or straps.
BUTTON
To fasten with buttons, commonly used for clothing.
SNAP
To fasten with a snap, often used for clothing or bags.
ZIP
To fasten with a zipper, commonly used for clothing or bags.

SLANG FOR ZERO

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Informal terms meaning 'zero' or 'nothing'

JACK
Slang for 'nothing' or 'zero'.
NADA
Spanish-derived slang meaning 'nothing'.
NOTHING
Literal term meaning 'zero' or 'none'.
SQUAT
Slang for 'nothing' or 'zero', often used in phrases like 'did squat'.

GYM EXERCISES

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Common exercises performed in a gym

CURL
An exercise targeting the biceps, typically using dumbbells or a barbell.
LUNGE
A lower-body exercise involving stepping forward and bending the knees.
PLANK
A core-strengthening exercise where the body is held in a straight line.
PRESS
An upper-body exercise, such as a bench press or shoulder press.

“CAPTAINS”

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Terms or phrases associated with the word 'captain'

CRUNCH
Refers to 'Captain Crunch', a popular cereal brand.
KANGAROO
Refers to 'Captain Kangaroo', a classic children's TV show.
OBVIOUS
Refers to the phrase 'Captain Obvious', used sarcastically to point out something obvious.
PLANET
Refers to 'Captain Planet', a superhero from an environmental-themed cartoon.