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NYT Connections Hints for March 1, 2025 (#661)

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PHANTOM
TOLLBOOTH
LADYBUG
MIDNIGHT
SHAMROCK
RHINESTONE
SUNSET
TOOLBOX
TOMBOY
HORSESHOE
FIDDLER
DRUGSTORE
MERRILY
TOWBOAT
SPACE
PENNY

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ASSOCIATED WITH GOOD LUCK

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Symbols or items believed to bring good luck

HORSESHOE
A horseshoe is often hung above doorways to bring good luck.
LADYBUG
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you.
PENNY
Finding a penny, especially heads up, is considered good luck.
SHAMROCK
The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and is associated with good luck.

TO-BO- COMPOUND WORDS

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Compound words starting with 'to' or 'bo'

TOLLBOOTH
A booth where tolls are collected, typically on a highway or bridge.
TOMBOY
A girl who enjoys activities traditionally associated with boys.
TOOLBOX
A box or container for holding tools.
TOWBOAT
A boat used for towing other vessels.

BROADWAY MUSICALS, FAMILIARLY

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Familiar names of Broadway musicals

FIDDLER
Refers to 'Fiddler on the Roof,' a famous Broadway musical.
MERRILY
Refers to 'Merrily We Roll Along,' a Broadway musical by Stephen Sondheim.
PHANTOM
Refers to 'The Phantom of the Opera,' a long-running Broadway musical.
SUNSET
Refers to 'Sunset Boulevard,' a Broadway musical based on the film of the same name.

WORDS BEFORE “COWBOY” IN FILM AND MUSIC

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Words that commonly precede 'cowboy' in titles of films and music

DRUGSTORE
Refers to 'Drugstore Cowboy,' a 1989 film.
MIDNIGHT
Refers to 'Midnight Cowboy,' a 1969 film.
RHINESTONE
Refers to 'Rhinestone Cowboy,' a song by Glen Campbell.
SPACE
Refers to 'Space Cowboy,' a song by Steve Miller Band.