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NYT Connections Hints for February 24, 2026 (#1066)

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COWARD
LASER
SCOTTIE
BONES
JIM
CORAL
BALANCE
CHEKHOV
THISTLE
SHAW
SHELLS
TRACTOR
TARTAN
TEETH
MILLER
BAGPIPES

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CALCIUM-BASED STRUCTURES

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Natural structures composed primarily of calcium

BONES
The rigid organs that form the skeleton of vertebrates, composed of calcium phosphate.
CORAL
Marine invertebrates that secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons, building coral reefs.
SHELLS
Hard protective outer layers created by mollusks and other marine animals, primarily made of calcium carbonate.
TEETH
Hard structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing, composed of enamel (calcium phosphate) and dentin.

SYMBOLS OF SCOTLAND

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Cultural and national symbols representing Scotland

BAGPIPES
Traditional Scottish musical instrument, particularly associated with Highland culture and military ceremonies.
SCOTTIE
Nickname for the Scottish Terrier dog breed, a popular symbol of Scotland.
TARTAN
Patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, associated with Scottish kilts and clans.
THISTLE
The national flower of Scotland, a purple-flowered plant that according to legend helped defend against Norse invaders.

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHTS

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Renowned dramatists from theater history

CHEKHOV
Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian playwright and short-story writer known for works like 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'Uncle Vanya'.
COWARD
Noël Coward (1899-1973), English playwright, composer, and actor known for witty comedies like 'Private Lives' and 'Blithe Spirit'.
MILLER
Arthur Miller (1915-2005), American playwright known for works like 'Death of a Salesman', 'The Crucible', and 'A View from the Bridge'.
SHAW
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish playwright and critic, Nobel Prize winner known for works like 'Pygmalion' and 'Man and Superman'.

Phrases containing 'beam' referring to different types of beams

BALANCE
Balance beam - a gymnastics apparatus, a narrow wooden beam used in women's artistic gymnastics.
JIM
Jim Beam - a popular brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
LASER
Laser beam - a coherent, focused beam of light produced by laser technology.
TRACTOR
Tractor beam - a theoretical or fictional device that can attract one object to another from a distance, popular in science fiction.