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NYT Connections Hints for December 24, 2023 (#196)

Game

CROWN
SOFT
DICE
SHOULDER
CHOP
CANDLE
ROBE
LIGHT
EYELASH
TORCH
MELLOW
BELLY
MILD
HOCK
DANDELION
TABLET

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Mild or Soft Characteristics

LIGHT
Not heavy or intense; gentle in nature.
MELLOW
Soft, smooth, and pleasant; not harsh.
MILD
Gentle or moderate in nature; not severe.
SOFT
Easy to mold, cut, or compress; not hard or firm.

Different Parts of a Pig Used as Meat

BELLY
The underside of the pig, often used for bacon.
CHOP
A cut of meat from the rib or loin of the pig.
HOCK
The joint between the leg and the foot of the pig.
SHOULDER
The upper part of the pig's front leg, often used for roasts.

STATUE OF LIBERTY FEATURES

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Key Elements of the Statue of Liberty

CROWN
The seven-pointed crown on the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing the seven continents and seas.
ROBE
The flowing robe worn by the Statue of Liberty, representing freedom and democracy.
TABLET
The tablet held in the Statue's left hand, inscribed with the date of the Declaration of Independence.
TORCH
The torch held high in the Statue's right hand, symbolizing enlightenment and liberty.

THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK

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Objects Associated with Making Wishes or Luck

CANDLE
Blowing out candles on a birthday cake is a tradition for making a wish.
DANDELION
Blowing on a dandelion's fluffy seeds is a common way to make a wish.
DICE
Blowing on dice before rolling them is a superstition for good luck.
EYELASH
Blowing on an eyelash that has fallen on someone's cheek is a way to make a wish.