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NYT Connections Hints for January 20, 2026 (#1010)

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CRAVEN
TOWER
BROOKLYN
BUMBLE
CARPENTER
LACE
NEEDLE
TWIST
HONEY
WANTON
WIND
RIALTO
DESIREE
GOLDEN GATE
WEAVE
KILLER

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To twist or weave together

LACE
To thread or weave together, often referring to shoelaces or decorative patterns.
TWIST
To wind or coil around something, or to interlace strands.
WEAVE
To form fabric by interlacing threads, or to create a complex structure.
WIND
To wrap or coil around something, often in a spiral or circular motion.

KINDS OF BEES

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Different species or types of bees

BUMBLE
A large, fuzzy bee known for its loud buzzing and pollination abilities.
CARPENTER
A bee that nests in wood by boring tunnels, often causing structural damage.
HONEY
A bee that produces honey and lives in large colonies, essential for pollination.
KILLER
Also known as 'Africanized honey bees,' they are aggressive and known for attacking in swarms.

FAMOUS BRIDGES

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Iconic bridges from around the world

BROOKLYN
A historic suspension bridge in New York City, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
GOLDEN GATE
A famous red suspension bridge in San Francisco, California, spanning the Golden Gate Strait.
RIALTO
A historic stone arch bridge in Venice, Italy, known for its shops and architecture.
TOWER
Refers to the Tower Bridge in London, England, a combined bascule and suspension bridge.

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "HANKER FOR"

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Words or phrases that express a strong desire or longing

CRAVEN
Means cowardly or lacking courage, but here it might be a play on 'crave,' meaning to desire intensely.
DESIREE
A French word meaning 'desired' or 'longed for,' often used as a name.
NEEDLE
To provoke or irritate, but here it might relate to 'need,' meaning to require or want something.
WANTON
Means reckless or unrestrained, but can also imply a strong, uncontrolled desire.