NYT Connections Hints for December 13, 2023 (#185)
Game
TOUGH
STOP
ROUGH
BLUE
GREEN
DOUGH
COARSE
ENOUGH
COUGH
UNCLE
BOUGH
BAWDY
BUNKER
RISQUE
MERCY
FAIRWAY
Hints by Category
GOLF COURSE PARTS
Back to CategoriesComponents of a Golf Course
BUNKER
A hazard on a golf course, typically a sand trap.
FAIRWAY
The part of the golf course between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
GREEN
The area of very short grass surrounding the hole, where players putt.
ROUGH
The areas of longer grass bordering the fairway, making shots more difficult.
“I GIVE!”
Back to CategoriesExpressions of Surrender or Giving Up
ENOUGH
Used to indicate that one has reached their limit and cannot continue.
MERCY
A plea for compassion or leniency, often used when surrendering.
STOP
A direct command to cease an action, often used when one cannot continue.
UNCLE
A colloquial term used to indicate surrender, often in a playful context.
INDECENT
Back to CategoriesDescriptions of Impropriety or Vulgarity
BAWDY
Humor or language that is indecent or lewd.
BLUE
Refers to language or content that is risqué or indecent.
COARSE
Language or behavior that is crude or vulgar.
RISQUE
Content or behavior that is slightly indecent or suggestive.
“-OUGH” WORDS THAT DON’T RHYME
Back to CategoriesWords Ending in '-ough' with Different Pronunciations
BOUGH
A large branch of a tree, pronounced like 'bow'.
COUGH
A sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, pronounced like 'coff'.
DOUGH
A mixture of flour and liquid used in baking, pronounced like 'doe'.
TOUGH
Strong and durable, pronounced like 'tuff'.