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NYT Connections Hints for February 2, 2024 (#240)

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DRIFT
LEAVE
BUCKLE
BREAK
LOOP
HOLE
HOLIDAY
HOLI
STRAP
HOLY
SANDAL
HOLEY
HOLLY
WHOLLY
DOG
RECESS

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Rest and Holiday Terms

BREAK
A short period of rest.
HOLIDAY
An official vacation day, typically a day of celebration.
LEAVE
To take time off from work or duties.
RECESS
A break period, especially in a school setting.

FEATURES OF A BELT

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Parts or Characteristics of a Belt

BUCKLE
A clasp for fastening a belt.
HOLE
An opening on a belt for size adjustment.
LOOP
A ring or band that holds or adjusts the belt.
STRAP
The main body of the belt.

Words with the Same Pronunciation but Different Meanings

HOLEY
Full of holes.
HOLI
An Indian festival of colors.
HOLY
Sacred, divine.
WHOLLY
Entirely, completely.

Words Ending in 'Wood'

DOGWOOD
A type of tree or shrub.
DRIFTWOOD
Wood found floating or washed ashore.
HOLLYWOOD
Referring to the US film industry, also a type of tree.
SANDALWOOD
A valuable type of wood used for its fragrance.