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NYT Connections Hints for September 11, 2026 (#1284)

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PROCESS
LUCK
JOURNAL
DIGEST
EXERCISE
ABSORB
PLANNER
ENVELOPE
UNPLUG
AGENDA
TAKE IN
BAND
PHOTOGRAPHER
MEDITATE
FLORIST
LIMITS

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PEOPLE HIRED FOR AN EVENT

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Event professionals hired to provide services for an event

BAND
A group of musicians hired to perform at an event.
FLORIST
A person hired to arrange and supply flowers for an event.
PHOTOGRAPHER
A person hired to take photographs at an event.
PLANNER
A professional hired to organize and coordinate an event.

To take in and mentally incorporate information or experiences

ABSORB
To take in and understand information or ideas.
DIGEST
To think about information until it is understood and integrated.
PROCESS
To mentally handle and make sense of information or emotions.
TAKE IN
To understand and absorb information or surroundings.

WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE

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Activities or habits that support physical, mental, or emotional well-being

EXERCISE
Physical activity done to improve health and well-being.
JOURNAL
To write in a journal as a reflective self-care practice.
MEDITATE
To focus the mind and relax, often for stress relief or mindfulness.
UNPLUG
To disconnect from digital devices or work in order to rest and recharge.

THINGS THAT ARE PUSHED METAPHORICALLY

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Things that can be 'pushed' in figurative or idiomatic expressions

AGENDA
In 'push an agenda,' to promote a set of goals or issues.
ENVELOPE
In 'push the envelope,' to go beyond usual limits.
LIMITS
In 'push limits' or 'push the limits,' to test or exceed boundaries.
LUCK
In 'push one's luck,' to take increasing risks after good fortune.