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NYT Connections Hints for December 4, 2023 (#176)

Game

LOCK
STEAM
CHIP
BUN
HAIR
LOAF
SECURE
MARK
ROLL
LETTUCE
SCRATCH
CLINCH
NICK
BAGUETTE
GUARANTEE
STATE

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UNIT OF BREAD

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Types of Bread Units

BAGUETTE
A long, thin loaf of French bread.
BUN
A small, round bread roll, often used for sandwiches or burgers.
LOAF
A quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece.
ROLL
A small, individual portion of bread, often round or oval in shape.

ASSURE, AS A WIN

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Ensuring Victory or Success

CLINCH
To secure or guarantee something, especially a victory or deal.
GUARANTEE
To promise or assure something with certainty.
LOCK
To secure or make something certain, often used in the context of winning.
SECURE
To make something safe or certain, often used in the context of ensuring a win.

SMALL IMPERFECTION

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Minor Flaws or Defects

CHIP
A small piece broken off from a larger object, often causing a minor flaw.
MARK
A visible trace or impression, often indicating a small imperfection.
NICK
A small cut or notch, often causing a minor defect.
SCRATCH
A slight surface mark or abrasion, often causing a minor imperfection.

Leadership or Top Part of Something

HAIR
The top part of the human body, consisting of strands growing from the scalp.
LETTUCE
The leafy green vegetable, often referred to as the 'head' when it forms a compact cluster.
STATE
The leader or chief executive of a state or country.
STEAM
The vapor or gas produced when water is heated, often used metaphorically to refer to energy or pressure.