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NYT Connections Hints for October 30, 2024 (#536)

Game

IDEA
BOOM
PACKING
DOLLY
SKATEBOARD
GAFFER
WAGON
BEST BOY
DUCT
SPIKE
ELECTRICAL
STABLES
RISE
ROLLERBLADE
KRONER
SURGE

Hints by Category

Increase or Improvement

BOOM
A rapid increase in economic activity or value.
RISE
An upward movement or increase in value, status, or importance.
SPIKE
A sudden, sharp increase in something, often referring to prices or activity.
SURGE
A sudden, strong increase or rise, often in power, emotion, or activity.

THINGS WITH WHEELS

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Objects or Vehicles with Wheels

DOLLY
A small platform on wheels used for moving heavy objects.
ROLLERBLADE
A type of inline skate used for recreational or competitive purposes.
SKATEBOARD
A narrow platform with wheels, used for riding and performing tricks.
WAGON
A vehicle with four wheels, typically used for transporting goods or people.

KINDS OF TAPE

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Different Types of Adhesive Tape

DUCT
A strong, flexible tape used to seal joints or seams in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
ELECTRICAL
A tape used to insulate electrical connections and protect them from short circuits.
GAFFER
A strong, cloth-backed tape used in the film and theater industries for securing cables and other equipment.
PACKING
A soft, flexible tape used for sealing boxes and protecting items during shipping.

RETAIL CHAINS WITH A LETTER CHANGED

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Retail Chain Names with One Letter Changed

BEST BOY
A play on 'Best Buy', a well-known electronics retailer.
IDEA
A play on 'IKEA', a popular home furnishings store.
KRONER
A play on 'Kroger', a large supermarket chain in the United States.
STABLES
A play on 'Starbucks', a global coffeehouse chain.