Get NYT Connections Hints for March 22, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #650, including word connections and hidden categories.
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TROMBONE: A trombone player moves the slide to change notes. From the trombone's perspective, it's actually sliding the human back and forth.
You might find these in an orchestra pit
Musical instruments beginning with T
Musical instruments
THEREMIN: The only instrument you play by not touching it. Finally, an instrument for germaphobes.
Words used when you can't remember the exact name
Decorative knick-knacks
Knickknack
TRIANGLE: The most honest instrument - it's called a triangle and looks like one. Unlike the woodblock, which isn't made of wood anymore.
Some are ancient, some are mathematical
Shapes, numbers and fossils with 'tri-'
Words with the prefix meaning “three”
TIMPANI: Giant bowls we hit with sticks and call it music. Cavemen would be proud.
Significant developments in society and medicine
Impactful T-words in sports, media, business and health
Words abbreviated with “t” + letter
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Hint: Musical instruments
Hint: Knickknack
Hint: Words with the prefix meaning “three”
Hint: Words abbreviated with “t” + letter