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NYT Connections Hints for March 5, 2025 (#670)

Game

BITE
ONION
SOFT
KICK
PICKLE
SKIRT
ALLERGY
RELIEF
PAINT
DODGE
EDGE
CLIP
BORDER
FILE
MELODRAMA
FRINGE

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Outer edges or boundaries

BORDER
The outer edge of something, often a boundary.
EDGE
The outermost part of an area or object.
FRINGE
The outer edge of something, often decorative or less central.
SKIRT
To go around the edge of something, or the outer part of an area.

THINGS PEOPLE DO TO FINGERNAILS

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Actions related to nail care or habits

BITE
To chew or gnaw on one's nails, often due to nervousness.
CLIP
To cut nails using a clipper.
FILE
To smooth or shape nails using a nail file.
PAINT
To apply nail polish or color to nails.

WHAT MIGHT BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES

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Things that can cause emotional or physical tears

ALLERGY
A reaction that can cause watery eyes due to allergens.
MELODRAMA
An overly emotional story or situation that might make someone cry.
ONION
A vegetable that releases a gas causing tears when cut.
RELIEF
A feeling of emotional release that might bring tears of joy or relief.

___BALL RECREATIONAL SPORTS

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Recreational sports involving a ball

DODGE
Refers to dodgeball, a game where players dodge thrown balls.
KICK
Refers to kickball, a game similar to baseball but played by kicking a ball.
PICKLE
Refers to pickleball, a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
SOFT
Refers to softball, a variant of baseball played with a larger ball.