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NYT Connections Hints for May 17, 2025 (#742)

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MACARONI
ANIMAL
KING
MAIL
RULER
SCOOTER
PLANT
EMPEROR
BEAKER
BACTERIA
COMMERCE
SYRINGE
FUNGUS
SIGNATURE
CHINSTRAP
PROTRACTOR

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MEMBER OF A KINGDOM IN TAXONOMY

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Biological Kingdoms in Taxonomy

ANIMAL
Multicellular organisms that are heterotrophic and capable of movement.
BACTERIA
Single-celled microorganisms with prokaryotic cells.
FUNGUS
Eukaryotic organisms that include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
PLANT
Multicellular, photosynthetic organisms with eukaryotic cells.

GRADUATED INSTRUMENTS

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Measuring Tools with Graduations

BEAKER
A cylindrical glass container used in laboratories, often with measurement markings.
PROTRACTOR
A tool for measuring angles, typically in degrees.
RULER
A straight-edged tool marked with units for measuring length.
SYRINGE
A medical instrument with a graduated barrel for measuring and administering liquids.

KINDS OF PENGUINS

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Species of Penguins

CHINSTRAP
A penguin species named for the thin black band under its head.
EMPEROR
The largest penguin species, native to Antarctica.
KING
A large penguin species, second in size to the Emperor penguin.
MACARONI
A penguin species with distinctive yellow crest feathers.

“E” THINGS

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Items or Concepts Starting with 'E'

COMMERCE
The activity of buying and selling goods and services, often electronically (e-commerce).
MAIL
Electronic mail (e-mail), a method of exchanging digital messages.
SCOOTER
An electric scooter (e-scooter), a battery-powered personal transport device.
SIGNATURE
An electronic signature (e-signature), a digital version of a handwritten signature.