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NYT Connections Hints for July 21, 2023 (#40)

Game

AVIATOR
FLUTE
MONK
LID
HARBOR
HARP
CLARINET
CAT EYE
TOP
HOODED
BASSOON
COVER
OBOE
WAYFARER
CAP
WRAPAROUND

Hints by Category

Musical Instruments

BASSOON
A large woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its deep, rich tone.
CLARINET
A woodwind instrument with a single reed, known for its versatile range and tone.
FLUTE
A woodwind instrument that produces sound from the flow of air across an opening, known for its bright and clear tone.
OBOE
A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive and penetrating sound.

Items Used to Cover or Protect

CAP
A type of headgear or a covering for the top of a container.
COVER
Something that is placed over or on top of another object to protect or conceal it.
LID
A removable or hinged cover for the top of a container.
TOP
The uppermost part or surface of something, often used as a covering.

Types of Sunglasses

AVIATOR
A style of sunglasses characterized by large, teardrop-shaped lenses and a thin metal frame.
CAT EYE
A style of sunglasses with upswept frames that resemble a cat's eye.
WAYFARER
A classic style of sunglasses with a trapezoidal frame and thick rims.
WRAPAROUND
A style of sunglasses with curved lenses that wrap around the sides of the face for added protection.

Types of Seals

HARBOR
A type of seal commonly found in coastal waters, known for its playful behavior.
HARP
A type of seal with a distinctive harp-shaped pattern on its back.
HOODED
A type of seal with an inflatable nasal cavity, used for display and communication.
MONK
A type of seal, also known as the monk seal, which is rare and endangered.