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NYT Connections Hints for October 30, 2023 (#141)

Game

TALON
HEARTBEAT
HOT
FLASH
BELLY
WING
DRAGON
SNOOZE
SECOND
SEASON
WINK
FEATHER
BAMBOO
BEAK
PANIC
WIND

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BIRD FEATURES

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Physical characteristics of birds

BEAK
The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth, used for eating and grooming.
FEATHER
The light, flat structures that cover a bird's body, providing insulation and enabling flight.
TALON
The sharp, curved claws of a bird of prey, used for catching and holding prey.
WING
The limb of a bird used for flying, typically covered with feathers.

BLINK OF AN EYE

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Expressions related to very short periods of time

FLASH
A very brief moment, often used to describe something happening quickly.
HEARTBEAT
A single pulsation of the heart, used metaphorically to describe a very short time.
SECOND
A unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute, often used to describe a brief moment.
WINK
The act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often used to describe a very short time.

MAHJONG TILES

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Tiles used in the game of Mahjong

BAMBOO
A type of tile in Mahjong, often depicted with bamboo stalks.
DRAGON
A type of tile in Mahjong, representing one of the three dragon tiles.
SEASON
A type of tile in Mahjong, representing one of the four seasons.
WIND
A type of tile in Mahjong, representing one of the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

Common phrases involving buttons

BELLY
Refers to the 'belly button,' the navel or umbilicus.
HOT
Refers to the 'hot button,' a topic or issue that is highly controversial or emotionally charged.
PANIC
Refers to the 'panic button,' a button that triggers an alarm or emergency response.
SNOOZE
Refers to the 'snooze button,' a button on an alarm clock that delays the alarm for a short period.