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NYT Connections Hints for July 11, 2024 (#413)

Game

TAPE
RECORDING
HAND
SEND
APPLAUSE
KEY
PASS
PRINCIPAL
RULER
WALK
STAPLE
PEN
ESSENTIAL
SCISSORS
GIVE
EXIT

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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Items commonly used in schools

PEN
A writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface, typically paper, for writing or drawing.
RULER
A tool used for measuring distances or drawing straight lines.
SCISSORS
A tool with two blades whose handles are joined by a rivet, used for cutting paper, fabric, and other materials.
TAPE
A narrow strip of material, typically used to hold or fasten things together.

Essential or Primary

ESSENTIAL
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
KEY
Vital, crucial, or significant.
PRINCIPAL
Most important, chief, or main.
STAPLE
Something that is considered a basic necessity or that is in constant demand.

Moving or Passing Something

GIVE
To hand over or present something to someone.
HAND
To pass something to another person by hand.
PASS
To hand over or give something to someone else.
SEND
To cause (a message, goods, etc.) to reach someone by any means of communication.

LIGHT-UP SIGNS

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Signs that light up or are illuminated

APPLAUSE
A sign that lights up to indicate applause or approval.
EXIT
A sign that lights up to indicate the way out or a safe exit.
RECORDING
A sign that lights up to indicate that recording is in progress.
WALK
A sign that lights up to indicate that it is safe to walk, often at a crosswalk.