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NYT Connections Hints for May 16, 2024 (#359)

Game

ICE
COAST
STILL
WET
SECURITY
LOCK
BREEZE
SHOT
SECURE
PICNIC
THROW
SAIL
SNAP
GLIDE
CINCH
PIC

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Photography

PIC
A colloquial term for a photograph.
SHOT
A term often used to describe a photograph taken in a specific instance.
SNAP
A casual photograph taken quickly.
STILL
A photograph or image that shows no motion, often used in still life photography.

ASSURE, AS A VICTORY

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Guarantee or Ensure Success

CINCH
Something that is very easy to accomplish, often implying a guaranteed outcome.
ICE
To finalize or secure something, like icing a game in sports, meaning to perform an action that ensures victory.
LOCK
To secure something firmly, ensuring it cannot be changed, often used in the context of securing a win.
SECURE
To make something safe or fixed, often used to indicate making a victory certain.

MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY

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Smooth and Easy Movement

BREEZE
To move easily and smoothly, often with a sense of effortlessness.
COAST
To move without needing to exert much effort, often using momentum or on a decline.
GLIDE
To move smoothly and continuously, often with ease and grace.
SAIL
To move or travel smoothly and effortlessly, typically used in the context of sailing on water.

Types of Blankets

PICNIC
A blanket used for laying on the ground during a picnic.
SECURITY
A blanket that provides comfort and a sense of safety, often used by children.
THROW
A small blanket used as a decoration or for staying warm while sitting.
WET
A type of blanket designed to retain moisture and can be used to extinguish fires.