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NYT Connections Hints for July 6, 2024 (#407)

Game

SAW
DOG
JUG
BOTTLE
PHONE
FREEZE
CELL
SPOONS
MOBILE
PROTEIN
RATTLE
ATOM
WASHBOARD
PRICE
MOLECULE
CRIB

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BIOLOGICAL BUILDING BLOCKS

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Basic units of biological matter

ATOM
The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
CELL
The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms.
MOLECULE
A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.
PROTEIN
A molecule composed of amino acids, essential for various biological functions.

PURCHASES FOR A BABY

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Items commonly bought for a baby

BOTTLE
A container used to feed babies liquids such as milk or formula.
CRIB
A bed for a baby, typically with high sides to prevent the baby from falling out.
MOBILE
A hanging toy suspended above a crib to entertain or soothe a baby.
RATTLE
A toy that makes noise when shaken, used to amuse babies.

OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS

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Everyday objects used as musical instruments

JUG
A large container used to produce sound by blowing across its opening.
SAW
A tool used to cut wood or other materials, played by bending and striking or bowing.
SPOONS
Utensils used for eating, played by striking them against each other or another surface.
WASHBOARD
A board with a ribbed surface used for washing clothes, played by rubbing or scraping objects against it.

Different types of 'tag' games or labels

DOG
An identification tag worn by pets, usually with their name and owner's contact information.
FREEZE
A game where players must stop moving when 'freeze' is called.
PHONE
A tag containing a phone number for identification or contact purposes.
PRICE
A label indicating the cost of an item for sale.