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NYT Connections Hints for January 13, 2024 (#218)

Game

PUNT
BADGE
TACKLE
RUN
DIRECT
PASS
END
TABLE
TICKET
STALL
CHAIR
CENTER
LEAD
SAFETY
INVITE
HOLD

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CREDENTIALS FOR ENTRY

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Items or documents that grant access or permission

BADGE
A physical or digital token that identifies the wearer and grants access.
INVITE
A formal request to attend an event or join a group.
PASS
A document or token that allows entry or access to a restricted area.
TICKET
A document that grants entry to an event or venue.

To lead or manage a group, meeting, or organization

CHAIR
To lead a meeting or committee.
DIRECT
To guide or manage an activity or organization.
LEAD
To be in charge or command of a group or activity.
RUN
To manage or operate an organization, event, or system.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS

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Positions or roles in American football

CENTER
The player who snaps the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play.
END
A player positioned at the end of the defensive or offensive line.
SAFETY
A defensive player positioned deep to prevent long passes or runs.
TACKLE
A player positioned on the offensive or defensive line, responsible for blocking or tackling.

Actions or terms related to delaying or rescheduling

HOLD
To delay or pause an action or decision.
PUNT
In American football, to kick the ball away; metaphorically, to delay or avoid making a decision.
STALL
To delay or cause a delay in progress or action.
TABLE
To postpone discussion or consideration of a topic, often in a meeting.