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NYT Connections Hints for May 26, 2024 (#363)

Game

RUFFLE
PAN
TEASE
WISE
LAY
TRIM
KETTLE
SET
FRINGE
PLACE
GEEZ
POT
PUT
SEIZE
GRIDDLE
FRILL

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FOUND ON A STOVE TOP

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Common kitchen items used for cooking on a stove

GRIDDLE
A flat cooking surface, often used for pancakes or grilling.
KETTLE
A container for boiling water.
PAN
A shallow cooking vessel with a handle, used for frying or sautéing.
POT
A deep cooking vessel, typically used for boiling or stewing.

ORNAMENTAL BORDER

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Decorative edges or borders on fabrics or clothing

FRILL
A strip of gathered or pleated material used as a decorative edge.
FRINGE
A decorative border of hanging threads or strips.
RUFFLE
A strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge, used as a trim.
TRIM
Decorative material added to the edges of clothing or fabric.

DEPOSIT, WITH “DOWN”

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Actions meaning to place something down

LAY
To put something down gently or carefully.
PLACE
To put something in a particular position.
PUT
To move something into a particular place or position.
SET
To put something down, often with care.

WORDS THAT SOUNDS LIKE PLURAL LETTERS

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Words that sound like the plural forms of letters

GEEZ
An expression of surprise or annoyance, sounds like 'G's'.
SEIZE
To take hold of something suddenly, sounds like 'C's'.
TEASE
To make fun of or provoke, sounds like 'T's'.
WISE
Having knowledge or good judgment, sounds like 'Y's'.