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NYT Connections Hints for November 16, 2023 (#158)

Game

WHITE
FISH
LEAD
BULL
MOOSE
LAKE
STEER
ROT
DIRECT
SEAL
NONSENSE
DEER
HOGWASH
GUIDE
BUFFALO
DANE

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Nonsense or Ridiculous Statements

BULL
Slang for nonsense or lies, often used in the phrase 'bullshit'.
HOGWASH
Meaningless or insincere talk, nonsense.
NONSENSE
Words or ideas that are absurd or have no meaning.
ROT
Foolish or nonsensical talk, often used to dismiss something as untrue.

Leadership or Control

DIRECT
To guide or manage something, often with authority.
GUIDE
To lead or show the way, often providing advice or direction.
LEAD
To be in charge or at the forefront of something.
STEER
To guide or direct the course of something, like a ship or a project.

SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS

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Animals with the Same Singular and Plural Forms

BUFFALO
A large mammal, both singular and plural forms are the same.
DEER
A hoofed animal, both singular and plural forms are the same.
FISH
An aquatic animal, both singular and plural forms are the same (though 'fishes' can also be used for multiple species).
MOOSE
A large deer-like animal, both singular and plural forms are the same.

Phrases Starting with 'Great'

DANE
Refers to 'Great Dane,' a large breed of dog.
LAKE
Refers to 'Great Lakes,' a group of large freshwater lakes in North America.
SEAL
Refers to 'Great Seal,' an official emblem or symbol of a nation or organization.
WHITE
Refers to 'Great White,' often used to describe the 'Great White Shark.'