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NYT Connections Hints for January 17, 2024 (#219)

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BASE
RANGE
GROSS
PRETTY
BOND
RATHER
GLASS
REAL
AWFUL
MODE
STERN
MEAN
SOLUTION
KING
MEDIAN
ELEMENT

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DATA SET DATA

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Statistical Measures

MEAN
The average value of a data set.
MEDIAN
The middle value in a data set when arranged in order.
MODE
The value that appears most frequently in a data set.
RANGE
The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.

CHEMISTRY TERMS

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Chemistry Concepts

BASE
A substance that can accept hydrogen ions or donate electrons.
BOND
A force that holds atoms together in a molecule.
ELEMENT
A pure substance consisting of one type of atom.
SOLUTION
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

ADJECTIVE INTENSIFIERS

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Words that Intensify Adjectives

AWFUL
Used to emphasize the degree of something, often negative.
PRETTY
Used to indicate a moderate degree, similar to 'quite'.
RATHER
Used to indicate a preference or a degree, similar to 'somewhat'.
REAL
Used to emphasize the truth or authenticity of something.

RADIO HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

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Famous Figures in Radio

GLASS
Refers to Ira Glass, a prominent radio personality.
GROSS
Refers to Terry Gross, host of 'Fresh Air'.
KING
Refers to Larry King, a legendary radio and TV host.
STERN
Refers to Howard Stern, a famous radio personality and shock jock.