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NYT Connections Hints for January 2, 2025 (#598)

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TIME
CLOCK
DONUT
PADDLE
TIRED
MONTH
BEAT
REGISTER
CATCH
TAG
INCH
DAYS
METER
JUROR
NOTICE
RHYTHM

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Awareness or Recognition

CATCH
To become aware of something, often suddenly.
CLOCK
To notice or observe something, often in a casual manner.
NOTICE
To become aware of something through observation.
REGISTER
To become aware of something, often subconsciously.

Rhythm or Pattern

BEAT
A regular, repeating rhythm in music or speech.
METER
The rhythmic structure in poetry or music.
RHYTHM
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
TIME
The measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.

ONE IN A GROUP OF TWELVE

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Units in a Dozen

DONUT
One of twelve in a dozen donuts.
INCH
One of twelve inches in a foot.
JUROR
One of twelve members in a jury.
MONTH
One of twelve months in a year.

Phrases Related to Dogs

DAYS
Refers to 'dog days,' the hottest days of summer.
PADDLE
Refers to a 'dog paddle,' a basic swimming stroke.
TAG
Refers to 'dog tag,' a military identification tag.
TIRED
Refers to 'dog-tired,' meaning extremely tired.