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NYT Connections Hints for March 30, 2024 (#304)

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SMOKES
JAMS
CANS
MITTENS
PUFFS
KETTLES
SPOTS
SALTS
RAINDROPS
PANTS
PICKLES
WHISKERS
GASPS
CURES
BINDS
HUFFS

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BREATHES HEAVILY

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Actions of breathing with effort or loudly

GASPS
To take a quick, sharp breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.
HUFFS
To breathe heavily, typically in a show of anger or frustration.
PANTS
To breathe rapidly and shallowly, usually after exertion.
PUFFS
To breathe in short, quick bursts, often because of exertion.

PRESERVES, AS MEAT

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Methods to extend the shelf life of meat

CANS
To preserve food in a sealed can or jar which can be stored at room temperature.
CURES
To preserve meat with salt, sugar, and nitrates or nitrites.
SALTS
To preserve meat using salt, which draws moisture out of the meat, inhibiting bacterial growth.
SMOKES
To preserve or flavor meat by exposing it to smoke from burning or smoldering material, typically wood.

Challenging or difficult situations

BINDS
Situations where one is stuck or restricted in their options.
JAMS
Tough situations, often implying being stuck or in a tight spot.
PICKLES
Informal term for a tricky or problematic situation.
SPOTS
Used to describe difficult or awkward situations.

THINGS IN “MY FAVORITE THINGS”

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Items mentioned in the song 'My Favorite Things'

KETTLES
Referring to teakettles, a kitchen utensil.
MITTENS
A type of glove that covers the entire hand but does not have separate finger openings.
RAINDROPS
Drops of rain, considered one of the favorite things in the song.
WHISKERS
Refers to the facial hair of a cat, one of the favorite things mentioned in the song.