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NYT Connections Hints for March 29, 2025 (#689)

Game

SILVER
BIKE
BOXER
PANAMA
BERMUDA
CLUE
MAN
COMMANDO
CRYSTAL
BRAZIL
WITNESS
CHINA
PLAN
CARGO
LINEN
CANAL

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MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH FANCY DINING

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High-end materials used in formal dining settings

CHINA
Fine porcelain or ceramic tableware, often used for special occasions.
CRYSTAL
High-quality glassware, often used for drinking glasses or decorative items.
LINEN
Fabric made from flax, used for tablecloths and napkins in formal dining.
SILVER
Precious metal used for cutlery and serving dishes in upscale dining.

KINDS OF SHORTS

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Different styles of shorts

BERMUDA
Knee-length shorts, often worn in casual or semi-formal settings.
BIKE
Tight-fitting shorts designed for cycling.
BOXER
Loose-fitting shorts with an elastic waistband, often used as sleepwear or casual wear.
CARGO
Shorts with large pockets, typically used for utility or outdoor activities.

NOUNS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME

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Words from the palindrome 'A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!'

CANAL
Refers to the Panama Canal, a man-made waterway.
MAN
Refers to a person, central to the palindrome.
PANAMA
Refers to Panama, the country where the canal is located.
PLAN
Refers to the idea or strategy, as in planning the canal.

MOVIES FROM 1985

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Films released in the year 1985

BRAZIL
A dystopian sci-fi film directed by Terry Gilliam.
CLUE
A comedy-mystery film based on the board game of the same name.
COMMANDO
An action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
WITNESS
A crime thriller starring Harrison Ford.