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NYT Connections Hints for October 8, 2024 (#514)

Game

CANE
BLOCK
ACCIDENTAL
SPIDER
BAR
STAFF
APPLE
NOTE
BAT
BAN
PUMPKIN
CORN
FORBID
WITCH
REST
DENY

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HALLOWEEN SYMBOLS

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Symbols associated with Halloween

BAT
A nocturnal flying mammal often associated with Halloween due to its dark and spooky nature.
PUMPKIN
A large, orange fruit often carved into a lantern with a scary face for Halloween decorations.
SPIDER
An arachnid often depicted in webs, adding to the spooky atmosphere of Halloween.
WITCH
A character often depicted as a hag riding a broomstick, associated with Halloween and witchcraft.

Actions or commands that restrict or forbid

BAN
To officially forbid something, often by law or rule.
BLOCK
To obstruct or prevent from passing, often used in digital contexts to restrict access.
DENY
To refuse to grant, accept, or believe something.
FORBID
To command (someone) not to do something, under threat of punishment.

FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC

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Elements commonly found on sheet music

ACCIDENTAL
A musical symbol that alters the pitch of a note, such as a sharp or flat.
NOTE
A symbol representing a musical sound, indicating pitch and duration.
REST
A symbol indicating a period of silence in music, corresponding to a specific duration.
STAFF
A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces on which musical notes are written.

Types of candy or candy-related items

APPLE
A candy apple, also known as a toffee apple, is a popular Halloween treat.
BAR
A candy bar, a type of confectionery often wrapped and sold individually.
CANE
A candy cane, a type of hard candy in the shape of a stick, often associated with Christmas but also found in Halloween treats.
CORN
Candy corn, a type of confectionery shaped in the form of a kernel of corn, often associated with Halloween.