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NYT Connections Hints for April 16, 2025 (#708)

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CROWD
SCORE
MAMBA
ENGINE
BOA
SIMBA
KATY PERRY
SCAR
LION
GARTER
SCRATCH
MERINGUE
CORSET
SCRAPE
TANGY
STOCKINGS

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BURLESQUE WEAR

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Clothing and accessories associated with burlesque performances

BOA
A long, fluffy scarf often made of feathers, worn as a glamorous accessory in burlesque.
CORSET
A tightly fitting undergarment worn to shape the torso, commonly used in burlesque costumes.
GARTER
A band worn around the leg to hold up stockings, often decorative in burlesque.
STOCKINGS
Sheer, close-fitting legwear, frequently paired with garters in burlesque attire.

MESS UP THE SURFACE OF

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Actions that damage or alter the surface of something

SCAR
To mark or damage the surface with a visible line or blemish.
SCRAPE
To rub or scratch the surface, often causing damage.
SCRATCH
To make shallow cuts or marks on a surface.
SCORE
To make lines or cuts on a surface, often for a specific purpose like grip or decoration.

Things or entities that produce a roaring sound

CROWD
A large group of people can roar in unison, such as at a concert or sports event.
ENGINE
A machine, especially a car or plane engine, can roar when running at high power.
KATY PERRY
A reference to her song 'Roar,' where she metaphorically 'roars' as an expression of strength.
LION
A large wild cat known for its powerful roar.

LATIN DANCES WITH A VOWEL CHANGED

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Names of Latin dances altered by changing a vowel

MAMBA
Derived from 'mambo,' a Latin dance, with the 'o' changed to 'a'.
MERINGUE
Derived from 'merengue,' a Latin dance, with the 'e' changed to 'i'.
SIMBA
Derived from 'samba,' a Latin dance, with the 'a' changed to 'i'.
TANGY
Derived from 'tango,' a Latin dance, with the 'o' changed to 'y'.