NYT Connections Hints for January 4, 2025 (#600)
Game
CHECK
CLOCK
CRUMPLE
CROSS
HOOK
TICK
BUCKLE
ANT
BALL
STRIKE
MELTING
WAD
SNAP
SCRUNCH
BRANCH
CLIP
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CRUSH INTO A COMPACT SHAPE
Back to CategoriesActions related to compressing or shaping something into a smaller form
BALL
To form into a round shape, often by compressing.
CRUMPLE
To crush something into a wrinkled or folded shape.
SCRUNCH
To squeeze or compress something into a compact form.
WAD
To press or roll something into a tight mass.
FASTENERS
Back to CategoriesDevices used to secure or attach objects together
BUCKLE
A clasp used to fasten belts or straps.
CLIP
A device used to hold objects together or in place.
HOOK
A curved or bent device used for catching, holding, or pulling.
SNAP
A fastening device that makes a clicking sound when closed.
MARK AS COMPLETED
Back to CategoriesActions or symbols used to indicate that something is finished or checked
CHECK
To mark something as verified or completed, often with a checkmark.
CROSS
To mark something as incorrect or completed, often with an 'X'.
STRIKE
To mark something as completed by drawing a line through it.
TICK
A small mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or completed.
DEPICTED IN DALÍ’S “THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY”
Back to CategoriesElements or objects featured in Salvador Dalí's famous painting
ANT
A small insect often associated with decay, depicted in the painting.
BRANCH
A part of a tree, possibly symbolizing life or nature in the painting.
CLOCK
A melting clock, symbolizing the fluidity and distortion of time.
MELTING
Refers to the melting clocks, a central motif in the painting, symbolizing the surreal and fluid nature of time.