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NYT Connections Hints for June 4, 2025 (#768)

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PIPE
HOOK
ROOT
APPLE
CHEER
CONSOLE
CLOUD
BRIDGE
RUNNER
BOWLER
REFRAIN
WHISTLE
BENCH
CHORUS
CLAP
COAT RACK

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PARTS OF A SONG

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Structural components of a song

BRIDGE
A contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material.
CHORUS
The part of a song that is repeated after each verse, usually with the same melody and lyrics.
HOOK
A catchy musical idea, often a short riff or phrase, designed to catch the listener's attention.
REFRAIN
A repeated line or lines in a song, similar to a chorus but typically shorter.

SUPPORT AUDIBLY

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Ways to express support through sound

CHEER
To shout encouragement or approval.
CLAP
To strike the palms of the hands together to show approval or to create rhythm.
ROOT
To cheer or support someone, often used in the context of sports.
WHISTLE
To produce a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth, often to show approval.

THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY

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Common items found in an entryway or hallway

BENCH
A long seat for multiple people, often placed in entryways for sitting while putting on shoes.
COAT RACK
A stand with hooks for hanging coats, hats, and other items.
CONSOLE
A narrow table or cabinet designed to stand against a wall, often used in entryways for decoration or storage.
RUNNER
A long, narrow rug placed in hallways or entryways to protect the floor and add decoration.

IMAGERY IN MAGRITTE PAINTINGS

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Recurring symbols in the works of René Magritte

APPLE
A common motif in Magritte's paintings, often used to obscure faces or create surreal juxtapositions.
BOWLER
The bowler hat is a recurring element in Magritte's works, symbolizing the anonymous everyman.
CLOUD
Clouds frequently appear in Magritte's surreal landscapes, floating in impossible contexts.
PIPE
Famous from Magritte's painting 'The Treachery of Images,' which features a pipe with the caption 'This is not a pipe.'