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NYT Connections Hints for December 29, 2023 (#201)

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SAINT
BAD
BOY
POLO
BY
FLY
TEE
JAY
FRESH
CROP
GEE
CURIOUS
BEE
RAD
EX
TANK

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Types of Shirts

CROP
A short shirt that exposes the midriff.
POLO
A collared shirt with a few buttons at the neck.
TANK
A sleeveless shirt, also known as a tank top.
TEE
A T-shirt, typically short-sleeved and casual.

COOL, IN '80S SLANG

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1980s Slang for 'Cool'

BAD
Used in the 1980s to mean something was exceptionally good or cool.
FLY
Means stylish or cool, popular in the 1980s.
FRESH
Means new, cool, or exciting, often used in the 1980s.
RAD
Short for 'radical,' meaning extremely cool or awesome.

LETTER SPELLINGS

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Phonetic Spellings of Letters

BEE
The letter 'B' spelled phonetically.
EX
The letter 'X' spelled phonetically.
GEE
The letter 'G' spelled phonetically.
JAY
The letter 'J' spelled phonetically.

Phrases or Names Involving 'George'

BOY
Refers to 'Boy George,' a famous singer from the 1980s.
BY
Refers to 'By George,' an exclamation meaning 'by God' or 'indeed.'
CURIOUS
Refers to 'Curious George,' a popular children's book character.
SAINT
Refers to 'Saint George,' a legendary figure known for slaying a dragon.