Get NYT Connections Hints for January 28, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #597, including word connections and hidden categories.
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JOKER: Everyone thinks being funny is easy, until they realize the Joker had to fall into chemicals to get there
Think about who or what makes people happy
These are related to comedy and performance
Funny person
DUMBBELL: Dumbbells are just smart weights pretending to be dumb so humans will pick them up
These items support physical activity
Essential equipment for exercise and training
Resistance training equipment
MAR: People fear marring perfection, but scars are just life's way of autographing your skin
Each can represent something diminishing or less than ideal
Related to imperfection or disruption
Candy bars minus βsβ
BENCH: Benches are just retired trees forced to keep supporting humans
Each can be part of strategic interactions
These words can represent obstacles or challenges
Speed ___
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Hint: Funny person
Hint: Resistance training equipment
Hint: Candy bars minus βsβ
Hint: Speed ___