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NYT Connections Hints for March 10, 2024 (#279)

Game

STICK
SHIFT
BONE
HIDE
BLANK
BLOCK
SPACE
BALL
OBSCURE
COMMAND
FLAKE
COVER
CONTROL
FORGET
FRISBEE
OPTION

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THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH

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Items commonly retrieved by dogs during play or training

BALL
A spherical object commonly used in games and sports, which dogs often fetch.
BONE
An item that simulates the shape and texture of animal bones, often used as a dog toy.
FRISBEE
A flying disc toy that dogs catch in the air during play.
STICK
A piece of wood that dogs commonly fetch and carry in their mouths.

Actions to prevent something from being seen or known

BLOCK
To obstruct, stopping something from being seen or moved past.
COVER
To place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth.
HIDE
To prevent from being seen or discovered.
OBSCURE
To make unclear, indistinct, or not easily seen.

MAC KEYBOARD KEYS

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Specific keys found on a Macintosh computer keyboard

COMMAND
A modifier key used to perform special actions or shortcuts.
CONTROL
A modifier key that can be used to trigger other command functions.
OPTION
A key that allows the user to enter alternate characters and to perform secondary functions.
SHIFT
A modifier key used for capitalizing letters or accessing secondary functions of other keys.

EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSE

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Terms related to temporary failures or lapses in memory

BLANK
To have a moment where the mind is empty or lacks recollection.
FLAKE
Slang for forgetting something or being unreliable.
FORGET
Failure to remember or recall information.
SPACE
To be momentarily distracted or forgetful.