NYT Connections Hints for August 31, 2023 (#81)
Game
CHIP
APPLE
FRY
RIGHT
CRACKER
WING
DING
FLAP
BINGO
SCRATCH
NACHO
YES
NICK
LUMBER
CORRECT
POPPER
Categories
Hints by Category
APPETIZER UNIT
Back to CategoriesSmall dishes served before a meal
FRY
A small, deep-fried piece of food, often served as an appetizer.
NACHO
A Mexican dish consisting of tortilla chips topped with cheese and other ingredients, often served as an appetizer.
POPPER
A small, stuffed jalapeño pepper, typically breaded and fried, served as an appetizer.
WING
A chicken wing, often coated in sauce and served as an appetizer.
RESPONSE TO A CORRECT ANSWER
Back to CategoriesAffirmative responses to a correct answer
BINGO
An exclamation used to indicate a correct answer or a win.
CORRECT
Acknowledging that the answer is right.
RIGHT
Confirming that the answer is accurate.
YES
A simple affirmation that the answer is correct.
To damage or spoil the surface of something
CHIP
To break a small piece off the edge or surface of something.
DING
To make a small dent or mark on a surface.
NICK
To make a small cut or notch in something.
SCRATCH
To mark or damage the surface of something by scraping it with a sharp object.
___JACK
Back to CategoriesCompound words or phrases ending with 'JACK'
APPLE
Refers to 'Applejack,' a type of brandy made from apples.
CRACKER
Refers to 'Crackerjack,' a brand of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, also used to describe someone or something excellent.
FLAP
Refers to 'Flapjack,' a type of pancake.
LUMBER
Refers to 'Lumberjack,' a person who cuts down trees for timber.