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NYT Connections Hints for April 10, 2025 (#705)

Game

NAUGHTY
CANARY
COAL
MINE
MUSTARD
SOY
RESERVE
MAYO
GOLD
GUSTO
GRINCH
ELLA
WELL
BAH
LEMON
STORE

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SHADES OF YELLOW

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Colors that are variations of yellow

CANARY
A bright, vivid yellow, named after the bird.
GOLD
A metallic yellow, resembling the color of gold metal.
LEMON
A pale, slightly greenish yellow, like the fruit.
MUSTARD
A dark, muted yellow with a brownish tint, like mustard condiment.

Sources or reserves of resources

MINE
A place where minerals or other resources are extracted from the earth.
RESERVE
A stock or backup supply of something.
STORE
A quantity of something kept for future use.
WELL
A source of water or other liquids, often natural.

ANTI-SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

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Elements associated with negativity or opposition to Christmas cheer

BAH
An expression of disdain or scorn, famously used by Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'.
COAL
Traditionally given to naughty children as a 'gift' instead of toys.
GRINCH
A character who hates Christmas, from Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
NAUGHTY
Behavior that is mischievous or disobedient, often associated with receiving coal for Christmas.

SPANISH WORDS

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Common words borrowed from Spanish into English

ELLA
Spanish for 'she' or 'her'.
GUSTO
Spanish for 'taste' or 'pleasure', often used in English to mean enthusiasm.
MAYO
Short for 'mayonnaise', derived from the Spanish 'mayonesa'.
SOY
Spanish for 'I am', also the name of a popular legume and its products.