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NYT Connections Hints for January 5, 2025 (#601)

Game

STOP
GROSS
MAKE
HOME
YIELD
VOLUME
SLOW
SNARE
QUIET
KETTLE
NET
MUTE
EAR
SLEEPY
OIL
CALM

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HARDLY BUSTLING

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Lack of Activity or Noise

CALM
Free from agitation or excitement; peaceful.
QUIET
Making little or no noise; silent.
SLEEPY
Drowsy or inclined to sleep; also describes a place with little activity.
SLOW
Moving or operating at a low speed; not busy or active.

Acquiring Income or Profit

GROSS
Total income before deductions.
MAKE
To earn or produce income.
NET
Income after deductions.
YIELD
To produce or provide a return on investment.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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Functions Commonly Found on Remote Controls

HOME
A button that returns to the main menu or home screen.
MUTE
A button that silences the audio.
STOP
A button that halts playback or recording.
VOLUME
Buttons that adjust the sound level.

WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”

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Words That Commonly Precede 'Drum'

EAR
Refers to the 'ear drum,' a part of the human ear.
KETTLE
Refers to the 'kettle drum,' a type of drum used in orchestras.
OIL
Refers to the 'oil drum,' a container for storing oil.
SNARE
Refers to the 'snare drum,' a common drum in drum kits.