NYT Connections Hints for December 16, 2023 (#186)
Game
PLOT
PLOP
PLOW
PLOY
TICKLE
SICKLE
TRICK
BANG
RUSE
AMUSE
SPLASH
RAKE
PLEASE
THUD
HOE
DELIGHT
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FARM TOOLS
Back to CategoriesTools used in farming
HOE
A tool with a thin metal blade, used for weeding and breaking up soil.
PLOW
A farming implement used to turn over soil, preparing it for planting.
RAKE
A tool with a row of metal teeth, used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil.
SICKLE
A curved blade tool used for harvesting crops or cutting grass.
SCHEME
Back to CategoriesPlans or strategies, often with a negative connotation
PLOT
A secret plan or scheme to achieve a particular purpose, often involving deception.
PLOY
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
RUSE
A trick or deception used to mislead someone.
TRICK
A cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.
MAKE HAPPY
Back to CategoriesActions or things that bring joy or pleasure
AMUSE
To entertain or make someone laugh or smile.
DELIGHT
To give great pleasure or joy to someone.
PLEASE
To make someone feel happy or satisfied.
TICKLE
To lightly touch someone in a way that causes laughter or amusement.
ONOMATOPOEIA
Back to CategoriesWords that imitate sounds
BANG
A sudden loud noise, like that of an explosion or a door slamming.
PLOP
The sound of something dropping into liquid or a soft surface.
SPLASH
The sound of liquid hitting something or being disturbed.
THUD
A dull, heavy sound, like that of something falling or hitting the ground.