NYT Connections #1201 hints and answers
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October aisle, one very specific undead shopper.
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Four pieces you'd assemble to dress up as a Transylvanian count for Halloween.
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One of the four: FANGS
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PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUME: CAPE, FACE PAINT, FAKE BLOOD, FANGS
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Coiled metal hides inside every one of these.
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Each relies on a hidden coil that makes it bounce, nod, or pop out.
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One of the four: TRAMPOLINE
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THINGS WITH SPRING/S: BOBBLEHEAD, POGO STICK, SNAKES IN A CAN, TRAMPOLINE
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Somebody here is singling you out, dramatically.
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Each famous image or item shows an outstretched arm or digit aimed at someone.
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One of the four: UNCLE SAM
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FEATURING POINTING: CREATION OF ADAM, FOAM FINGER, I'M WITH STUPID SHIRT, UNCLE SAM
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Four phrases wearing each other's clothes, rearranged.
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Shuffle the same set of characters four different ways and you get these four entries.
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One of the four: BREATHE
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ANAGRAMS: BEER HAT, BREATHE, HERB TEA, THE BEAR
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