Get NYT Connections Hints for February 7, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #607, including word connections and hidden categories.
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RUN: You think you're running to stay fit, but what if running is actually trying to escape from you? Give running a break - it's been trying to get away from humans for centuries.
Think about words that can describe being in charge or showing the way
These terms relate to managing or steering something forward
Be in charge of
HEAD: Your head thinks it's in charge of your body, but what if your body is just letting your head think that to keep it happy?
These objects can wear down through use and may need replacement
These are practical items that provide protection or cushioning
Things made of rubber
LAMP: Lamps light up our darkness, but who lights up a lamp's darkness? Sometimes the brightest objects cast the longest shadows.
These words have connections to decoration or illumination
Think about items that sparkle, shine or bring brightness
Associated with the genie in “aladdin”
HERRING: Red herrings aren't actually red, and most aren't even herrings. They're just living their best life while we blame them for misleading us.
Each can be the first part of a compound word or expression
These modifiers create specific meanings when combined with other terms
Red ___
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Hint: Be in charge of
Hint: Things made of rubber
Hint: Associated with the genie in “aladdin”
Hint: Red ___