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NYT Connections Hints for January 8, 2024 (#212)

Game

TRIANGLE
BASKETBALL
CARROT
STICK
CART
HORSESHOE
POLE
CLUB
PITCHFORK
HOLE
CIRCLE
GOLDFISH
STAFF
PUMPKIN
ROD
TEE

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THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE

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Objects or items that are typically orange in color

BASKETBALL
A sports ball used in basketball, often orange in color.
CARROT
A root vegetable that is typically orange.
GOLDFISH
A small fish often kept as a pet, usually orange in color.
PUMPKIN
A large, round fruit with a thick orange rind, commonly associated with Halloween.

LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS

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Objects that are long and thin in shape

POLE
A long, slender piece of wood or metal.
ROD
A thin, straight bar, typically made of metal or wood.
STAFF
A long stick used as a support when walking or as a symbol of authority.
STICK
A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree.

SEEN ON A GOLF COURSE

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Items or features commonly found on a golf course

CART
A small vehicle used to transport golfers and their equipment around the course.
CLUB
A tool used by golfers to hit the golf ball.
HOLE
The target on the green where the golf ball is aimed to be putted into.
TEE
A small peg used to elevate the golf ball for the initial drive.

SHAPES OF CAPITAL GREEK LETTERS

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Shapes that resemble the forms of capital Greek letters

CIRCLE
A round shape that resembles the Greek letter 'O' (Omicron).
HORSESHOE
A shape resembling the Greek letter 'Ω' (Omega).
PITCHFORK
A shape resembling the Greek letter 'Ψ' (Psi).
TRIANGLE
A three-sided shape resembling the Greek letter 'Δ' (Delta).