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NYT Connections Hints for May 18, 2025 (#746)

Game

ALMOST
ATHLETIC
OPEN
CLOSE
WARM
FLEXIBLE
EXCELLENT
EXERCISE
AREA
DRILL
ONE
GAME
EASY
ASSIGNMENT
NOT QUITE
LESSON

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TASKS FOR A STUDENT

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Academic activities or assignments

ASSIGNMENT
A task or piece of work assigned to a student as part of their studies.
DRILL
A repetitive exercise or practice to reinforce learning.
EXERCISE
A task or activity designed to practice or test a skill.
LESSON
A structured period of learning, often led by a teacher.

ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME

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Phrases used to guide or encourage during a guessing game

ALMOST
Indicates the guess is very close to the correct answer.
CLOSE
Suggests the guess is near the target but not exact.
NOT QUITE
Means the guess is slightly off but on the right track.
WARM
Indicates the guess is moving closer to the correct answer.

UP FOR ANYTHING

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Willingness to participate or try new things

EASY
Describes someone who is relaxed and agreeable.
FLEXIBLE
Willing to adapt or change plans easily.
GAME
Slang for being ready or willing to participate.
OPEN
Receptive to new ideas or experiences.

WHAT “A” MIGHT MEAN

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Possible interpretations of the letter 'A'

AREA
Refers to 'A' as an abbreviation for 'area' in measurements.
ATHLETIC
Represents 'A' in sports team rankings (e.g., 'A team').
EXCELLENT
Stands for the highest grade (e.g., 'A grade').
ONE
Symbolizes 'A' as the first letter, representing the number one in sequences.