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NYT Connections Hints for October 5, 2024 (#516)

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JACUZZI
BIKINI
HANGER
X-RAY
Q-TIP
TOOTHBRUSH
G-STRING
CHAPSTICK
T-BONE
XEROX
HIPSTER
SKIRT
DRILL
FILET
SINK
THONG

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Different cuts of steak

FILET
A tender cut from the smaller end of the tenderloin.
HANGER
A flavorful cut from the diaphragm muscle of the cow.
SKIRT
A long, flat cut from the plate, known for its strong flavor.
T-BONE
A large steak cut that includes a T-shaped bone with meat on both sides.

KINDS OF UNDERWEAR

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Types of underwear

BIKINI
A two-piece underwear for women, similar to a swimsuit.
G-STRING
A narrow piece of fabric that covers the front and back, with a string in the middle.
HIPSTER
A type of underwear that sits low on the hips, often with a high-cut leg.
THONG
A type of underwear that has a narrow strip of fabric along the back, often worn to avoid visible panty lines.

INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT

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Items or actions commonly associated with a visit to the dentist

DRILL
A tool used by dentists to remove decay from teeth.
SINK
A place where patients rinse their mouths during dental procedures.
TOOTHBRUSH
An essential tool for oral hygiene, also used at the dentist's office.
X-RAY
A diagnostic tool used to examine the teeth and jawbone.

BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS

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Brands that have become so popular that their names are used generically for similar products

CHAPSTICK
A brand name that has become synonymous with lip balm.
JACUZZI
A brand name that has become synonymous with whirlpool bathtubs.
Q-TIP
A brand name that has become synonymous with cotton swabs.
XEROX
A brand name that has become synonymous with photocopying.