Get NYT Connections Hints for February 13, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #613, including word connections and hidden categories.
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EGO: Your ego isn't too big - the universe is just too small to contain your awesome potential
Often used as templates or references
Something you'd follow to create or build
Template
MUST: Everyone says you must do this or that, but maybe 'must' is just 'can' wearing a business suit
Non-verbal representations
Silent but meaningful indicators
Demonstration, as of appreciation
HEAD: We think with our heads, but maybe our heads are just thoughts wearing a bone helmet
Common helpers in English grammar
Auxiliary verbs about potential or requirement
Modal verbs
SYMBOL: A symbol represents meaning, but maybe meaning is just a symbol that got too deep
Psychological or mental influences
Aspects of human consciousness and motivation
___ trip
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Hint: Template
Hint: Demonstration, as of appreciation
Hint: Modal verbs
Hint: ___ trip