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NYT Connections Hints for May 29, 2026 (#1164)

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POWDER
FATHER
READING
ATLANTIC
PENNSYLVANIA
BILLIARD
PACIFIC
BO
AMMONIA
PROTACTINIUM
WET DOG
DRAWING
SOUTHERN
DURIAN
PUBLIC ADDRESS
ARCTIC

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The five major oceans of the world

ARCTIC
The smallest and shallowest ocean, located around the North Pole.
ATLANTIC
The second-largest ocean, separating the Americas from Europe and Africa.
PACIFIC
The largest and deepest ocean, spanning from the Americas to Asia and Australia.
SOUTHERN
The ocean surrounding Antarctica, also known as the Antarctic Ocean.

SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS

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Things known for their strong or distinct odors

AMMONIA
A pungent, colorless gas with a sharp smell, found in cleaning products.
BO
Short for body odor, the distinct smell produced by sweat and bacteria on the skin.
DURIAN
A tropical fruit known for its strong, often unpleasant odor, banned in many public places in Southeast Asia.
WET DOG
The distinct musty, damp smell that comes from a dog after it gets wet.

KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION

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Specialized rooms commonly found in large, luxurious homes

BILLIARD
A room dedicated to playing billiards or pool, often with a large table.
DRAWING
Short for 'drawing room,' a formal reception room for entertaining guests.
POWDER
A powder room, a small bathroom typically on the main floor for guests.
READING
A reading room, a quiet space with bookshelves and comfortable seating for reading.

WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO

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Common meanings of the abbreviation 'PA'

FATHER
An informal term for father, often used in families.
PENNSYLVANIA
The U.S. state abbreviated as PA (postal code).
PROTACTINIUM
A chemical element with symbol Pa, a rare radioactive metal.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
A public address system (PA system) used for announcements in large spaces.