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NYT Connections Hints for June 26, 2023 (#15)

Game

SILVER
TWEET
ROD
SPARROW
BROWN
TACKLE
HOOK
PINK
CAW
JONES
VIOLET
REEL
TURQUOISE
CHIRP
LURE
CLUCK

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Sounds made by birds

CAW
The harsh cry of a crow or raven.
CHIRP
A short, sharp sound made by small birds.
CLUCK
The sound made by a hen, especially when calling her chicks.
TWEET
A short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird, often used in social media contexts.

Names of colors

BROWN
A color resembling wood or earth.
PINK
A pale red color.
TURQUOISE
A blue-green color, named after the gemstone.
VIOLET
A color at the end of the visible spectrum, similar to purple.

Equipment used in fishing

LURE
An object used to attract fish, often resembling prey.
REEL
A device attached to a fishing rod, used for winding and storing fishing line.
ROD
A long, flexible pole used to catch fish.
TACKLE
The equipment used in fishing, including rods, reels, lines, and hooks.

FICTIONAL PIRATES

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Famous pirates from fiction

HOOK
Captain Hook, the antagonist in 'Peter Pan'.
JONES
Davy Jones, a legendary pirate from folklore and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
SILVER
Long John Silver, a character from 'Treasure Island'.
SPARROW
Jack Sparrow, the protagonist of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.