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NYT Connections Hints for February 20, 2025 (#656)

Game

ROOSTER
UMBRELLA
SLEEP
STAR
SOS
SUNRISE
STAY
FLARE
CIRCLE
BUNK
SIGNAL
DEW
ALARM
TRIANGLE
WORM
CRASH

Hints by Category

Signals or Warnings

ALARM
A device that makes a loud sound to warn or alert people.
FLARE
A bright light used as a signal, especially in emergencies.
SIGNAL
A gesture, action, or sound used to convey information or instructions.
SOS
An international distress signal used in emergencies.

SPEND THE NIGHT (AT)

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Staying Overnight

BUNK
A bed, often in a shared space like a dormitory or barracks.
CRASH
Informal term for sleeping, often unexpectedly or temporarily.
SLEEP
The natural state of rest for the body and mind.
STAY
To remain in a place for a period of time, often overnight.

ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING

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Things Related to Early Morning

DEW
Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, often seen in the early morning.
ROOSTER
A male chicken known for crowing at dawn.
SUNRISE
The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.
WORM
Often associated with early morning, as birds hunt for worms at dawn.

COOKIE CUTTER SHAPES IN “SQUID GAME”

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Shapes Featured in 'Squid Game'

CIRCLE
A round shape, one of the shapes used in the 'Squid Game' cookie-cutting challenge.
STAR
A shape with points, featured in the 'Squid Game' challenge.
TRIANGLE
A three-sided shape, used in the 'Squid Game' challenge.
UMBRELLA
A shape resembling an umbrella, featured in the 'Squid Game' challenge.