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NYT Connections Hints for December 11, 2024 (#572)

Game

HAIRSPRAY
ROSEBUD
POKÉMON
PRIMATE
XANADU
JAZZERCISE
KETCHUM
SNOWGLOBE
PARALYMPICS
PAYPAL
PARADISE
WIKIPEDIA
SEVENTH HEAVEN
SALAD DRESSING
MAGIC 8 BALL
SHANGRI-LA

Hints by Category

Ideal or Perfect Places

PARADISE
A place of perfect happiness or beauty.
SEVENTH HEAVEN
A state of supreme happiness or bliss.
SHANGRI-LA
An imaginary, idyllic place, often representing a utopia.
XANADU
A place of great beauty, luxury, or ease, often used metaphorically.

THINGS YOU SHAKE

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Objects or Substances That Can Be Shaken

HAIRSPRAY
A product used to style hair, which is shaken before use.
MAGIC 8 BALL
A toy used for fortune-telling, which is shaken to reveal answers.
SALAD DRESSING
A liquid mixture used to flavor salads, which is shaken before use.
SNOWGLOBE
A decorative item containing a snow-like substance, which is shaken to create a snow effect.

PROPER NOUN PORTMANTEAUX

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Compound Words Formed from Proper Nouns

JAZZERCISE
A combination of 'jazz' and 'exercise,' referring to a form of aerobic exercise.
PARALYMPICS
A combination of 'paralympic' and 'Olympics,' referring to the Paralympic Games.
POKÉMON
A combination of 'pocket' and 'monster,' referring to the Pokémon franchise.
WIKIPEDIA
A combination of 'wiki' and 'encyclopedia,' referring to the online encyclopedia.

ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR “FRIEND”

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Words Ending with Synonyms for 'Friend'

KETCHUM
A surname that ends with 'chum,' a colloquial term for friend.
PAYPAL
A company name that ends with 'pal,' a term for friend.
PRIMATE
A term for a group of mammals, including humans, that ends with 'mate,' a term for friend.
ROSEBUD
A term often used metaphorically, ending with 'bud,' a term for a young or new friend.