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NYT Connections Hints for August 28, 2023 (#78)

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TOP TEN
WAVE
RACKET
GUEST
SHAKE
CLOUD NINE
BUCKET
BLISS
HUSTLE
WISH
HIGH FIVE
CON
HEAVEN
HUG
PARADISE
FAST ONE

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STATES OF ELATION

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Extreme Happiness or Joy

BLISS
A state of perfect happiness or joy.
CLOUD NINE
A state of extreme happiness or euphoria.
HEAVEN
A place or state of supreme happiness.
PARADISE
A place or state of bliss, happiness, or delight.

Deceptive or Fraudulent Schemes

CON
A trick or deception, often used to swindle someone.
FAST ONE
A clever or deceptive trick, often used to gain an advantage.
HUSTLE
A scheme or trick, often involving deception or fraud.
RACKET
A dishonest or fraudulent business or scheme.

GREETING GESTURES

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Physical Gestures Used to Greet Someone

HIGH FIVE
A gesture of celebration or greeting where two people slap each other's raised hands.
HUG
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
SHAKE
A handshake, a gesture of greeting or agreement where two people grasp each other's hands.
WAVE
A gesture of greeting or farewell where one moves their hand back and forth.

Lists with a Specific Theme or Purpose

BUCKET
A 'bucket list' is a list of things one wants to do before they die.
GUEST
A 'guest list' is a list of people invited to an event.
TOP TEN
A 'top ten list' is a list of the ten best or most notable items in a category.
WISH
A 'wish list' is a list of desired items or experiences.