NYT Connections Hints for December 4, 2023 (#176)
Game
LOCK
STEAM
CHIP
BUN
HAIR
LOAF
SECURE
MARK
ROLL
LETTUCE
SCRATCH
CLINCH
NICK
BAGUETTE
GUARANTEE
STATE
Hints by Category
UNIT OF BREAD
Back to CategoriesTypes of Bread Units
BAGUETTE
A long, thin loaf of French bread.
BUN
A small, round bread roll, often used for sandwiches or burgers.
LOAF
A quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece.
ROLL
A small, individual portion of bread, often round or oval in shape.
ASSURE, AS A WIN
Back to CategoriesEnsuring Victory or Success
CLINCH
To secure or guarantee something, especially a victory or deal.
GUARANTEE
To promise or assure something with certainty.
LOCK
To secure or make something certain, often used in the context of winning.
SECURE
To make something safe or certain, often used in the context of ensuring a win.
SMALL IMPERFECTION
Back to CategoriesMinor Flaws or Defects
CHIP
A small piece broken off from a larger object, often causing a minor flaw.
MARK
A visible trace or impression, often indicating a small imperfection.
NICK
A small cut or notch, often causing a minor defect.
SCRATCH
A slight surface mark or abrasion, often causing a minor imperfection.
HEAD OF ___
Back to CategoriesLeadership or Top Part of Something
HAIR
The top part of the human body, consisting of strands growing from the scalp.
LETTUCE
The leafy green vegetable, often referred to as the 'head' when it forms a compact cluster.
STATE
The leader or chief executive of a state or country.
STEAM
The vapor or gas produced when water is heated, often used metaphorically to refer to energy or pressure.