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NYT Connections Hints for November 4, 2025 (#917)

Game

DOC
AIR
PILOT
LEAF
SHEET
MID
ELECTRIC
SLIDE
ZIP
DRIVE
DIRECT
FILM
TIFF
COAT
RHYTHM
GUIDE

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Directing or Controlling Movement

DIRECT
To manage, guide, or control the course of something.
DRIVE
To operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle.
GUIDE
To lead or direct in a particular course or path.
PILOT
To steer or guide a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Thin Coverings or Surfaces

COAT
A thin layer covering a surface, such as paint or varnish.
FILM
A very thin layer or coating on a surface.
LEAF
A thin sheet or layer, often referring to metal or paper.
SHEET
A broad, thin, flat piece of material like paper, metal, or glass.

FILE EXTENSIONS

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Computer File Format Extensions

DOC
File extension for Microsoft Word documents.
MID
File extension for MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files.
TIFF
File extension for Tagged Image File Format, used for high-quality images.
ZIP
File extension for compressed archive files.

Types or Styles of Guitars

AIR
Air guitar - playing an imaginary guitar without the actual instrument.
ELECTRIC
Electric guitar - uses electronic amplification to produce sound.
RHYTHM
Rhythm guitar - provides chord progressions and rhythmic accompaniment.
SLIDE
Slide guitar - played with a slide (bottleneck) on the strings.