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NYT Connections Hints for May 24, 2026 (#1161)

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RATTLE
PEN
STAFF
HISS
HERB
SHED
ITSY
MASK
STRIKE
DRUM
STABLE
MARCH
RALLY
MYA
PICKET
COOP

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FARM FIXTURES

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Farm Structures or Enclosures

COOP
A small shelter or cage for chickens or other poultry.
PEN
An enclosed area for animals, often used for livestock or pets.
SHED
A simple, single-story structure used for storage or shelter on a farm.
STABLE
A building where horses are housed and cared for.

LABOR PROTEST ACTIONS

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Forms of Labor or Public Protest

MARCH
A organized walk by a group of people to protest or demand change.
PICKET
To stand or patrol outside a workplace as a protest, often with signs.
RALLY
A large public meeting to support a cause or protest.
STRIKE
A work stoppage by employees to protest conditions or demand changes.

OBJECTS USED IN RITUAL PERFORMANCES

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Objects Used in Ceremonial or Ritual Contexts

DRUM
A percussion instrument often used in rituals, ceremonies, or spiritual gatherings.
MASK
A face covering used in rituals, dances, or ceremonies for spiritual or symbolic purposes.
RATTLE
A hand-held percussion instrument that makes noise, used in rituals to call spirits or mark rhythms.
STAFF
A long stick or rod used as a symbol of authority or in ceremonial processions.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES PLUS A LETTER

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Words formed by adding a letter to possessive adjectives

HERB
HER + B (adding 'B' to the possessive adjective 'HER').
HISS
HIS + S (adding 'S' to the possessive adjective 'HIS').
ITSY
ITS + Y (adding 'Y' to the possessive adjective 'ITS').
MYA
MY + A (adding 'A' to the possessive adjective 'MY').