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NYT Connections Hints for May 14, 2025 (#743)

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BABE
PSYCHE
DRAW
NEO
MNEMONIC
BOLT
KNEE
WICK
TED
HYPER
PULL
GNOME
KILO
DUMBO
META
SUCK

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ABSORB USING CAPILLARY ACTION

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Absorption through capillary action

DRAW
To pull or absorb liquid through a narrow space, like a wick.
PULL
To exert force to move something towards oneself, often used metaphorically for absorption.
SUCK
To draw in liquid or air through a narrow opening.
WICK
A material that draws liquid up through capillary action, often used in candles or oil lamps.

GREEK PREFIXES

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Prefixes derived from Greek

HYPER
Means 'over' or 'excessive,' as in hyperactive.
KILO
Means 'thousand,' as in kilogram.
META
Means 'beyond' or 'about,' as in metadata.
NEO
Means 'new,' as in neoclassical.

TITULAR TALKING ANIMALS OF FILM

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Famous talking animal characters in movies

BABE
The titular pig from the movie 'Babe,' who learns to herd sheep.
BOLT
The titular dog from the movie 'Bolt,' who believes he has superpowers.
DUMBO
The titular elephant from the movie 'Dumbo,' known for his flying abilities.
TED
The titular teddy bear from the movie 'Ted,' who comes to life and speaks.

STARTING WITH SILENT LETTERS

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Words that begin with silent letters

GNOME
The 'G' is silent; refers to a small mythical creature.
KNEE
The 'K' is silent; refers to the joint between the thigh and lower leg.
MNEMONIC
The 'M' is silent; refers to a memory aid.
PSYCHE
The 'P' is silent; refers to the mind or soul.