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NYT Connections Hints for September 25, 2024 (#502)

Game

HAT TRICK
HOME RUN
BROIL
PAINT
SOAP BOX
TRIPLE CROWN
DROP CLOTH
WINGS
ROLLER
KENTUCKY
SPROUTS
TRIFECTA
DEMOLITION
TAPE
THREEPEAT
CHEESESTEAK

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TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS

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Three significant sports accomplishments

HAT TRICK
Achieving three goals in a single game, typically in hockey.
THREEPEAT
Winning a championship three times consecutively.
TRIFECTA
Winning the first three places in a race or competition.
TRIPLE CROWN
Achieving a prestigious combination of victories in three different competitions, often in horse racing or certain sports.

NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM

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Essential items for painting a room

DROP CLOTH
A protective cloth used to catch paint drips and protect surfaces.
PAINT
The substance used to color or coat surfaces.
ROLLER
A tool with a roller cover used to apply paint evenly to walls.
TAPE
Painter's tape used to mask off areas where paint should not be applied.

FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES

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Food items named after cities

BROIL
A cooking method, not typically named after a city but related to food preparation.
CHEESESTEAK
A sandwich originating from Philadelphia, often called Philly cheesesteak.
SPROUTS
Vegetable sprouts, not specifically named after a city but can be associated with certain cuisines.
WINGS
Chicken wings, often associated with Buffalo, New York, known as Buffalo wings.

Types of derby events

DEMOLITION
A demolition derby, an event where cars crash into each other until only one is still running.
HOME RUN
Not typically associated with derby events, but could refer to a baseball-related event.
KENTUCKY
The Kentucky Derby, a famous horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky.
SOAP BOX
A soap box derby, a racing event where participants build and race homemade vehicles.