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NYT Connections Hints for September 4, 2023 (#85)

Game

PARK
FOLDING
GEAR
BRUSH
HIGH
COMB
NEUTRAL
LAWN
CANVAS
DRIVE
SAW
FIRST
ZIPPER
EASEL
REVERSE
PALETTE

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PAINTING ACCESSORIES

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Tools and Equipment Used in Painting

BRUSH
A tool with bristles used to apply paint.
CANVAS
A strong, durable fabric used as a surface for painting.
EASEL
A stand used to hold a canvas or board while painting.
PALETTE
A flat surface used by artists to mix and hold paint.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SETTINGS

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Gear Settings in an Automatic Vehicle

DRIVE
The setting used for normal forward driving.
NEUTRAL
The setting where the transmission is disengaged from the engine.
PARK
The setting used to lock the transmission when the vehicle is stationary.
REVERSE
The setting used for backing up the vehicle.

THINGS WITH TEETH

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Objects That Have Teeth or Tooth-like Structures

COMB
A tool with teeth used to groom hair.
GEAR
A rotating machine part with teeth that mesh with another gear.
SAW
A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting.
ZIPPER
A fastening device with interlocking teeth.

Types of Chairs

FIRST
Refers to 'first chair,' a term used in orchestras to denote the lead musician.
FOLDING
A chair that can be folded for easy storage.
HIGH
Refers to a 'high chair,' used for feeding young children.
LAWN
A chair designed for outdoor use, often lightweight and portable.