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NYT Connections Hints for August 4, 2026 (#1237)

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CIGARETTE
PEACE SIGN
PIANO
TAXI CAB
CHEVRON
UNICYCLE
PIGEON
POOL NOODLE
SEWING MACHINE
ANGLE BRACKET
PRETZEL ROD
BODEGA
SUBWAY STATION
FOAM ROLLER
SWAN BOAT
GOOSE FORMATION

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LONG CYLINDRICAL THINGS

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Objects that are long and cylindrical in shape

CIGARETTE
A long, thin cylinder of tobacco wrapped in paper, meant to be smoked.
FOAM ROLLER
A cylindrical foam tube used for massage and muscle recovery.
POOL NOODLE
A long, lightweight foam cylinder used as a float or toy in swimming pools.
PRETZEL ROD
A long, thin, cylindrical pretzel snack, typically crunchy and salted.

ICONIC NYC SIGHTS

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Recognizable symbols or everyday sights commonly associated with New York City

BODEGA
A small convenience store, often family-run, that is a staple of New York City neighborhoods.
PIGEON
The abundant city birds that are a familiar sight on Manhattan streets and plazas.
SUBWAY STATION
A station of the New York City subway system, an iconic part of the city's infrastructure.
TAXI CAB
The yellow taxis that are a famous symbol of New York City transportation.

THINGS WITH PEDALS

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Items operated or powered using foot pedals

PIANO
A large keyboard instrument with foot pedals that control sustain and expression.
SEWING MACHINE
A machine for stitching fabric, with a foot pedal that controls stitching speed.
SWAN BOAT
A pedal-powered paddle boat shaped like a swan, commonly found in city parks.
UNICYCLE
A single-wheeled vehicle with pedals, propelled like a bicycle but requiring balance.

V-SHAPED THINGS

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Objects or symbols that resemble the letter V

ANGLE BRACKET
A punctuation mark like < or >, which has a V-like shape.
CHEVRON
A V-shaped stripe, emblem, or symbol, often used in signs or rank insignia.
GOOSE FORMATION
The V-shaped flight pattern in which geese fly together.
PEACE SIGN
A hand gesture made with the index and middle fingers spread into a V, symbolizing peace.