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NYT Connections Hints for November 20, 2024 (#553)

Game

PLAY
BAY
STIR
CHAIN
TREE
STREAM
BARK
RUN
HOWL
GARNISH
AIR
PYRAMID
MUDDLE
LADDER
SNARL
STRAIN

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SOUND LIKE A DOG

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Sounds made by dogs

BARK
The loud, sharp sound made by a dog.
BAY
A deep, resonant sound made by a dog, often when hunting.
HOWL
A long, mournful sound made by a dog, often at night.
SNARL
A low, menacing sound made by a dog, often when angry or aggressive.

BROADCAST, AS ONLINE MEDIA

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Actions related to broadcasting or sharing content online

AIR
To broadcast a program on television or radio.
PLAY
To share or display content, often in an online platform.
RUN
To broadcast or operate a program or content continuously.
STREAM
To broadcast content live over the internet, allowing real-time viewing.

COCKTAIL-MAKING VERBS

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Actions involved in making cocktails

GARNISH
To decorate a cocktail with a small, additional item, such as a slice of fruit.
MUDDLE
To crush or mix ingredients in a cocktail to release their flavors.
STIR
To mix a cocktail gently by moving a spoon around the inside of the glass.
STRAIN
To pour a cocktail through a sieve to remove any solid ingredients.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, METAPHORICALLY

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Metaphors for organizational or hierarchical structures

CHAIN
A series of connected links, often used to describe a sequence of command or dependency.
LADDER
A structure used for climbing, metaphorically representing career advancement or hierarchy.
PYRAMID
A triangular structure with a broad base and narrow top, representing a hierarchical organization.
TREE
A branching structure, metaphorically representing a hierarchical or branching organization.