Is $\overline{A}$ path-connected?

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If $A\subset X$ is path-connected, then $\overline{A}$ is path-connected.

Any hints would be much appreciated; I'm not looking for a full solution.

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Hint: Take the graph of $\sin\frac1x, \ x>0$.

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It's false, the famous closed topologist's sine curve shows why.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topologist%27s_sine_curve#Variants .