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NYT Connections Hints for October 2, 2023 (#113)

Game

DOG
BOW
CLOCK
SHELL
STAND
DOWN
ARROW
NOTES
MAIL
SALUTE
SCALES
FINGER
HINT
MAPS
KNEEL
FUR

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WAYS TO SHOW RESPECT

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Actions Demonstrating Respect

BOW
A gesture of bending the body forward to show respect.
KNEEL
To go down on one or both knees as a sign of respect or submission.
SALUTE
A formal gesture of respect, often used in military contexts.
STAND
To rise to one's feet as a sign of respect, especially during ceremonies.

Common Applications on an iPhone

CLOCK
An app that shows the current time and includes alarms, timers, and a stopwatch.
MAIL
An app used for sending and receiving emails.
MAPS
An app that provides navigation and location services.
NOTES
An app for creating and managing text notes.

ANIMAL COVERINGS

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Natural Coverings of Animals

DOWN
Soft, fine feathers found on young birds or under the outer feathers of adult birds.
FUR
The thick hair that covers the bodies of many mammals.
SCALES
Small, rigid plates that form the outer covering of fish and reptiles.
SHELL
A hard, protective outer layer created by some animals, such as mollusks.

“POINTERS”

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Things That Point or Indicate

ARROW
A symbol or object that points in a specific direction.
DOG
A breed of dog known as a 'pointer,' used in hunting to indicate the location of game.
FINGER
A part of the body used to point or indicate direction.
HINT
A subtle clue or suggestion that points toward a solution or answer.