Curved shapes

BOWS

["Think of what archers use or the decorative loops you tie on gifts—they both share this bent form."]

"Curved shapes" points to "BOWS" because bows are objects that naturally form smooth, arched curves—think of a ribbon tied in a bow or the shape of a violin bow. The word doesn’t rely on wordplay here; it’s a straightforward definition where the answer fits the literal description. If you picture the loops and bends in a bow’s design, the connection becomes obvious.