NYT Connections Hints for September 20, 2023 (#101)
Game
EXTRA
BALL
WON
MUG
PIN
COPY
TOO
TEE
ATE
SPARE
PEN
LANE
ALLEY
TOTE
FOR
BACKUP
Categories
Hints by Category
REPLACEMENT
Back to CategoriesSubstitutes or Alternatives
BACKUP
A reserve or substitute, often used in technology or support roles.
COPY
A duplicate or reproduction of an original item.
EXTRA
Something additional, beyond what is usual or expected.
SPARE
An extra item kept for replacement or emergency use.
BOWLING
Back to CategoriesElements Related to Bowling
ALLEY
The lane or area where bowling is played.
BALL
The spherical object used to knock down pins in bowling.
LANE
The long, narrow path on which the ball is rolled towards the pins.
PIN
The target object in bowling, which players aim to knock down.
COMMON MERCH ITEMS
Back to CategoriesCommon Merchandise Items
MUG
A cup typically used for drinking hot beverages, often branded.
PEN
A writing instrument, commonly used and often branded.
TEE
A T-shirt, a common item of clothing often used for branding.
TOTE
A large bag, often used for carrying items, commonly branded.
NUMBER HOMOPHONES
Back to CategoriesWords That Sound Like Numbers
ATE
Sounds like '8', the past tense of 'eat'.
FOR
Sounds like '4', a preposition indicating purpose or destination.
TOO
Sounds like '2', meaning also or excessively.
WON
Sounds like '1', the past tense of 'win'.