Get NYT Connections Hints for October 1, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #478, including word connections and hidden categories.
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CONDITION: We condition our hair to make it perfect, while nature's most beautiful things are perfectly imperfect.
When you're feeling worked up, you might be in this state
Physical and mental states of being flustered or troubled
Flustered state
SWEAT: Humans are the only creatures embarrassed by sweat, while every other animal knows it's just wearing their workout proudly.
You might check or improve this about yourself
Physical status or fitness level
Fitness
NORMAL: Everyone wants to be normal, until they realize normal is just someone else's weird that got popular.
These words can describe flowing motion
Water-related movement terms
Fast-moving water
TIZZY: People in a tizzy are just doing an unscheduled dance with their emotions.
You might see these on an appliance panel
Common washing machine cycle choices
Dishwasher cycles
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Hint: Flustered state
Hint: Fitness
Hint: Fast-moving water
Hint: Dishwasher cycles