Get NYT Connections Hints for February 20, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #620, including word connections and hidden categories.
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ROOSTER: While humans set alarms to wake up, roosters wake up to be alarms. Who's really serving whom?
When you need help, these get attention
Emergency notifications and warnings
Alert
FLARE: A flare is just a star having a temper tantrum on Earth.
Things you do when tired
Different ways to get some rest
Spend the night (at)
DEW: Morning dew is just the grass's way of crying about having to wake up early.
Things associated with daybreak
Dawn's natural companions
Associated with early morning
WORM: Early birds get the worm, but has anyone asked if the worm wanted to be got?
Simple geometric or protective items
Common symbols and objects that shield
Cookie cutter shapes in “squid game”
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Hint: Alert
Hint: Spend the night (at)
Hint: Associated with early morning
Hint: Cookie cutter shapes in “squid game”