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NYT Connections Hints for January 21, 2024 (#226)

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HEAD
WING
CANDLE
HOSE
CRAYON
CABIN
FLEECE
NOSE
ENGINE
BULB
SEAL
EAR
STALK
STIFF
HONEYCOMB
ROB

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Cheating or Overcharging

FLEECE
To cheat someone out of money, often by charging excessively.
HOSE
Slang for cheating or swindling someone.
ROB
To steal from someone, often by force or deception.
STIFF
To cheat someone by not paying what is owed.

THINGS MADE OF WAX

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Objects Made from Wax

CANDLE
A cylinder of wax with a central wick that is burned to produce light.
CRAYON
A stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring.
HONEYCOMB
A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees, primarily from wax, to store honey and larvae.
SEAL
A stamp or impression made in wax, often used to authenticate documents.

PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE

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Components of an Airplane

CABIN
The enclosed compartment where passengers sit during a flight.
ENGINE
The part of the airplane that generates thrust to propel the aircraft.
NOSE
The front part of the airplane, often housing the cockpit.
WING
The horizontal structures on either side of the airplane that provide lift.

UNITS OF VEGETABLES

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Units or Parts of Vegetables

BULB
A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, such as onions.
EAR
The seed-bearing part of a plant, such as corn.
HEAD
The dense cluster of leaves or flowers, such as in cabbage or lettuce.
STALK
The main stem of a plant, such as celery or broccoli.