NYT Connections Hints for August 7, 2023 (#57)
Game
KISS
ROMANCE
STRIPES
FICTION
PAISLEY
HORROR
DOT
LIE
MUSICAL
WHOPPER
PLAID
FIB
GOOBER
TALE
WESTERN
HOUNDSTOOTH
Categories
Hints by Category
MOVIE GENRES
Back to CategoriesCategories of movies based on their themes, styles, or content
HORROR
A genre intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify the audience.
MUSICAL
A genre where songs are interwoven into the narrative, often with dance.
ROMANCE
A genre focusing on love and romantic relationships.
WESTERN
A genre typically set in the American Old West, featuring cowboys, outlaws, and frontier life.
PATTERNS
Back to CategoriesDesigns or motifs that repeat in a decorative manner
HOUNDSTOOTH
A broken check pattern, often seen in textiles.
PAISLEY
A teardrop-shaped motif with a curved upper end, originating from Persian design.
PLAID
A pattern consisting of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors.
STRIPES
A pattern of parallel lines, often of varying widths and colors.
SYNONYMS FOR FALSEHOOD
Back to CategoriesWords that mean something untrue or deceptive
FIB
A small or trivial lie.
FICTION
Something invented or imagined, not based on fact.
LIE
A false statement made with the intent to deceive.
TALE
A story, often fictional or exaggerated, that may not be true.
CANDY PIECES
Back to CategoriesSmall, individual pieces of candy
DOT
Small, round candy pieces, often chewy or gummy.
GOOBER
A candy-coated peanut, often found in mixed candy packs.
KISS
A small, conical piece of chocolate, often wrapped in foil.
WHOPPER
A malted milk ball, a round candy with a chocolate coating.