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NYT Connections Hints for February 4, 2024 (#242)

Game

COFFEE
MATE
SET
UP
DRY
VANILLA
ACT
BORING
ROUTINE
TWIST
COCOA
MUNDANE
DULL
TEA
BIT
DIRTY

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DRINKS WITH CAFFEINE

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Beverages Containing Caffeine

COCOA
A warm drink made from cocoa powder and milk, often contains caffeine.
COFFEE
A popular beverage made from roasted coffee beans, known for its caffeine content.
MATE
A traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink.
TEA
A widely consumed beverage made by steeping cured tea leaves, contains caffeine.

Lacking Excitement or Interest

BORING
Dull and uninteresting.
DULL
Lacking interest or excitement.
MUNDANE
Very ordinary and therefore not interesting.
VANILLA
Unexciting, normal, conventional.

COMEDIAN’S PERFORMANCE

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Elements of a Comedy Show

ACT
A performance by a comedian.
BIT
A segment or part of a comedian's routine.
ROUTINE
A comedy performance, often a series of jokes or skits.
SET
A comedian's entire performance or sequence of jokes.

MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS

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Types or Styles of Martini Cocktails

DIRTY
A martini with a splash of olive brine or olive juice.
DRY
A martini with very little vermouth.
TWIST
A martini garnished with a twist of lemon peel.
UP
A martini stirred or shaken with ice and then strained into a glass.