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NYT Connections Hints for December 15, 2023 (#183)

Game

SHARK
MOTTO
CRAB
SEAL
DUCK
QUACK
FLAG
CRANK
CROOK
STOOP
GRUMP
ANTHEM
CROUCH
GROUCH
CHEAT
SQUAT

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A person who is bad-tempered or grumpy

CRAB
A crabby or irritable person.
CRANK
A person who is easily annoyed or irritated.
GROUCH
A person who complains a lot or is often in a bad mood.
GRUMP
A person who is often grumpy or ill-tempered.

Actions involving lowering the body

CROUCH
To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground.
DUCK
To lower the head or body quickly to avoid something.
SQUAT
To crouch or sit with the knees bent and the heels close to the buttocks.
STOOP
To bend the body forward and downward.

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

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Symbols representing a nation

ANTHEM
A song that represents a country, often played at official events.
FLAG
A piece of cloth with a distinctive design that represents a country.
MOTTO
A phrase or slogan that represents the ideals or values of a nation.
SEAL
An official emblem or symbol used by a government, often on documents.

A person who deceives or cheats others

CHEAT
A person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage.
CROOK
A dishonest person, especially one involved in criminal activities.
QUACK
A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, often in medicine.
SHARK
A person who preys on others, often in a deceitful or exploitative manner.