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NYT Connections Hints for March 12, 2025 (#678)

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ORANGE
KETCHUP
ELMO
COTTON
SUGAR
EYE
ROSE
MONTH
EGGS
ROCK
PURPLE
BUTTER
FLOUR
CARDINAL
JOHN
SILVER

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INGREDIENTS IN CLASSIC POUND CAKE

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Ingredients used in a classic pound cake

BUTTER
A dairy product made from churning cream, used for its rich flavor and texture in baking.
EGGS
A common ingredient in baking, providing structure and moisture to cakes.
FLOUR
A powder made from grinding grains, used as the base ingredient in most baked goods.
SUGAR
A sweet crystalline substance used to add sweetness and texture to baked goods.

THINGS THAT ARE RED

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Objects or entities that are commonly associated with the color red

CARDINAL
A bright red bird, often associated with the color red.
ELMO
A popular red Muppet character from Sesame Street.
KETCHUP
A red condiment made from tomatoes, commonly used on foods like fries and burgers.
ROSE
A flower often associated with the color red, symbolizing love and passion.

WORDS SAID TO HAVE NO EXACT RHYMES

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Words in the English language that are famously difficult to rhyme

MONTH
A unit of time, often cited as having no perfect rhyme in English.
ORANGE
A color and fruit, famously known for having no exact rhyme.
PURPLE
A color, often considered to have no perfect rhyme.
SILVER
A precious metal and color, also known for lacking a perfect rhyme.

Phrases or names that complete the phrase '___ CANDY'

COTTON
Refers to 'cotton candy,' a fluffy, sugary confection.
EYE
Refers to 'eye candy,' a term used to describe something visually appealing.
JOHN
Refers to 'John Candy,' a famous Canadian actor and comedian.
ROCK
Refers to 'rock candy,' a type of hard candy made from crystallized sugar.