Get NYT Connections Hints for March 10, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #638, including word connections and hidden categories.
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BOWLING: The bowling pins aren't afraid of the ball - they're actually practicing their synchronized falling routine.
These names belong to a specific animal family
These are distinct breeds with unique characteristics
Cat breeds
RUSSIAN BLUE: Russian Blue cats aren't actually blue - they're just really committed to looking cool in grayscale photos.
Each one is known for a distinctive expression
These are famous faces in art and culture
Famous smiles
LIBERTY BELL: The Liberty Bell isn't cracked - it's just showing off its smile lines from years of freedom-ringing.
Tourists travel far to see these landmarks
Each is an iconic monument or structure
Attractions iconically different from their original forms
CHESHIRE CAT: The Cheshire Cat doesn't disappear leaving its smile - it's just really bad at putting on invisibility cloaks.
Found in casual or relaxing settings
Things you might encounter during a laid-back evening
Associated with “the dude” lebowski
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Hint: Cat breeds
Hint: Famous smiles
Hint: Attractions iconically different from their original forms
Hint: Associated with “the dude” lebowski