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NYT Connections Hints for January 11, 2024 (#216)

Game

PERFECT
PHAT
LIQUID
ELEVATOR
GREAT
GAS
LEGEND
FEVER
SOLID
SALES
PHILLY
ICON
PHEW
HERO
PLASMA
PHISH

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STATES OF MATTER

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Physical states of matter

GAS
A state of matter with no fixed shape or volume, easily compressible.
LIQUID
A state of matter with a definite volume but no fixed shape, takes the shape of its container.
PLASMA
An ionized gas, often considered the fourth state of matter, found in stars and lightning.
SOLID
A state of matter with a definite shape and volume, particles are tightly packed.

Exceptional or legendary individuals

GREAT
Used to describe someone or something of exceptional quality or ability.
HERO
A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
ICON
A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.
LEGEND
A person who is very famous and admired, often for their achievements in a particular field.

“PH” WORDS THAT ALSO WORK WITH “F”

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Words starting with 'PH' that can also be pronounced with an 'F' sound

PHAT
Slang term meaning excellent or attractive, pronounced like 'fat'.
PHEW
An exclamation expressing relief, pronounced like 'few'.
PHILLY
Short for Philadelphia, pronounced like 'filly'.
PHISH
A type of online scam, pronounced like 'fish'.

Phrases or terms related to 'pitch'

ELEVATOR
Refers to an 'elevator pitch', a brief, persuasive speech to spark interest in an idea.
FEVER
Refers to 'fever pitch', a state of extreme excitement or agitation.
PERFECT
Refers to a 'perfect pitch', the ability to identify or reproduce a musical note without reference.
SALES
Refers to a 'sales pitch', a persuasive presentation to sell a product or idea.