NYT Connections #1205 hints and answers
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The harvest cuts these down rather than picking them.
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Plants defined by a long upright stem — some you eat, some you thresh, one you build with.
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One of the four: CELERY
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THINGS WITH STALKS: BAMBOO, CELERY, CORN, WHEAT
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Ice, shells, tiny forks — something is still missing.
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What the raw bar sets beside the half shell: acid, heat, sharp root, shallot vinegar.
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One of the four: MIGNONETTE
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OYSTER CONDIMENTS: HORSERADISH, LEMON, MIGNONETTE, TABASCO
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Showroom nameplates from one Detroit brand, engines idling.
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A single American automaker's lineup: muscle coupes, a family SUV, and a retired supercar.
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One of the four: DURANGO
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DODGE MODELS: CHALLENGER, CHARGER, DURANGO, VIPER
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Say each aloud slowly; the ending stutters.
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These long words end with a chunk of sound repeated back-to-back — meaning has nothing to do with it.
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One of the four: CHIHUAHUA
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THREE LETTERS PLUS REPEATED TRIGRAMS: ARKANSANS, CHIHUAHUA, POSSESSES, SPRINGING
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