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NYT Connections Hints for March 17, 2025 (#684)

Game

PICKUP
GARBAGE
ABANDON
FIBER
MAROON
FREEDOM
MC
STRAND
THREAD
MONSTER
SPONTANEITY
JACKSON
BEN FOLDS
STRING
UNRESTRAINT
DUMP

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Thin, thread-like structures

FIBER
A thin, thread-like structure, often used in textiles or biology.
STRAND
A single thin length of something, such as hair, thread, or fiber.
STRING
A thin piece of cord or thread, often used for tying or binding.
THREAD
A thin strand of fiber, often used in sewing or weaving.

UNINHIBITEDNESS

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Freedom from restraint or inhibition

ABANDON
Complete freedom from inhibition or restraint.
FREEDOM
The state of being free from control or restraint.
SPONTANEITY
The quality of being spontaneous, acting without premeditation.
UNRESTRAINT
Lack of restraint, often implying a lack of control or inhibition.

KINDS OF TRUCKS

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Types of trucks

DUMP
A truck designed to carry and dump loose materials, such as sand or gravel.
GARBAGE
A truck used for collecting and transporting waste or garbage.
MONSTER
A large, powerful truck often used in competitions or for heavy-duty tasks.
PICKUP
A light-duty truck with an open cargo area, often used for personal or small-scale transportation.

BANDS MINUS THE NUMBER FIVE

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Bands or musical groups with names that exclude the number five

BEN FOLDS
A musician and bandleader known for his piano-driven rock music.
JACKSON
Refers to the Jackson 5, a famous musical group, but here it excludes the number five.
MAROON
Refers to Maroon 5, a popular band, but here it excludes the number five.
MC
Refers to MC5, a rock band, but here it excludes the number five.