NYT Connections Hints for January 22, 2024 (#227)
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CROWN
APPROVED
SCHOOL
STAFF
VOID
SCEPTER
FILLING
GAP
CAVITY
LIGHT
PAID
WAND
LEAP
PLAQUE
BATON
URGENT
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SYMBOLIC RODS
Back to CategoriesSymbolic or ceremonial rods
BATON
A thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.
SCEPTER
A ceremonial staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of authority.
STAFF
A long stick carried as a support when walking or as a symbol of authority.
WAND
A thin, straight stick used by magicians or in fairy tales to perform magic.
DENTAL TERMS
Back to CategoriesTerms related to dentistry
CAVITY
A hole in a tooth caused by decay.
CROWN
A type of dental restoration that covers a tooth.
FILLING
Material used to fill a cavity in a tooth.
PLAQUE
A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth.
RUBBER STAMP WORDS
Back to CategoriesWords commonly found on rubber stamps
APPROVED
Indicates that something has been officially accepted.
PAID
Indicates that a payment has been made.
URGENT
Indicates that something requires immediate attention.
VOID
Indicates that something is invalid or canceled.
___ YEAR
Back to CategoriesPhrases related to types of years
GAP
Refers to a 'gap year,' a year taken off by students typically between high school and college.
LEAP
Refers to a 'leap year,' a year with an extra day added to February.
LIGHT
Refers to a 'light year,' a unit of astronomical distance.
SCHOOL
Refers to a 'school year,' the period of time in which schools are in session.