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NYT Connections Hints for October 5, 2023 (#116)

Game

WING
STONE
FLEE
ANGEL
PECK
BEATLE
RED
AUNT
CHAPTER
CUB
BRANCH
TON
BUSHEL
ARM
NAT
MET

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Parts or Sections of an Organization or Structure

ARM
A branch or division of a larger organization, often used in military or corporate contexts.
BRANCH
A division or subdivision of a larger organization, such as a company or government.
CHAPTER
A division of a book or a local branch of an organization, like a club or society.
WING
A section or part of a building or organization, often used in political or architectural contexts.

IMPERIAL UNITS

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Units of Measurement in the Imperial System

BUSHEL
A unit of volume used for measuring dry goods, especially grains and produce.
PECK
A unit of dry volume, smaller than a bushel, often used for measuring fruits or vegetables.
STONE
A unit of weight, primarily used in the UK, equal to 14 pounds.
TON
A unit of weight, equal to 2,000 pounds in the US (short ton) or 2,240 pounds in the UK (long ton).

M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER

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Nicknames or Names of Major League Baseball Teams

ANGEL
Refers to the Los Angeles Angels, a Major League Baseball team.
CUB
Refers to the Chicago Cubs, a Major League Baseball team.
MET
Refers to the New York Mets, a Major League Baseball team.
RED
Refers to the Cincinnati Reds, a Major League Baseball team.

INSECT HOMOPHONES

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Words That Sound Like Insect Names

AUNT
Sounds like 'ant,' a small insect.
BEATLE
Sounds like 'beetle,' a type of insect.
FLEE
Sounds like 'flea,' a small jumping insect.
NAT
Sounds like 'gnat,' a small flying insect.