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NYT Connections Hints for March 27, 2026 (#1087)

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TURN SIGNAL
TRAFFIC CONE
BRASS TACKS
FOOD COURT
THE LORAX
LIP SERVICE
TICKET COUNTER
BOTTOM LINE
DUTY-FREE
NITTY-GRITTY
MONARCH BUTTERFLY
MONKEY BARS
WEDDING RECEPTION
GOLDFISH CRACKER
BAGGAGE CLAIM
BASIC FACTS

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WHAT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO

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The essential or fundamental aspects of something

BASIC FACTS
The most fundamental and important pieces of information.
BOTTOM LINE
The final result or most important point; often used in business to mean net profit.
BRASS TACKS
The basic, practical details of a situation.
NITTY-GRITTY
The most important aspects or practical details of something.

FEATURES OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL

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Common facilities and areas found in airport terminals

BAGGAGE CLAIM
The area where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight.
DUTY-FREE
Shops in airports where goods can be purchased without paying local taxes or duties.
FOOD COURT
An area with multiple food vendors and seating for passengers to eat.
TICKET COUNTER
The desk where passengers check in, get boarding passes, and check luggage.

THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE

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Objects, animals, or characters that are characteristically orange in color

GOLDFISH CRACKER
A popular snack cracker shaped like a goldfish, typically orange in color.
MONARCH BUTTERFLY
A butterfly species known for its distinctive orange and black patterned wings.
THE LORAX
A fictional character from Dr. Seuss's book, known for his bright orange mustache and fur.
TRAFFIC CONE
A cone-shaped marker used in road construction and traffic control, typically orange for high visibility.

ENDING IN WORDS FOR CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY

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Phrases where the last word sounds like a term related to mobile phone service

LIP SERVICE
Insincere expression of support (ends with 'service' - like cellular service).
MONKEY BARS
Playground equipment consisting of horizontal bars (ends with 'bars' - like signal bars).
TURN SIGNAL
A vehicle's indicator light for turning (ends with 'signal' - like cellular signal).
WEDDING RECEPTION
A celebration following a wedding ceremony (ends with 'reception' - like phone reception).