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NYT Connections Hints for January 16, 2024 (#221)

Game

HELLO
LIST
TRICK
WORD
CANT
FOOL
SKINNY
EGGSHELL
LEAN
CON
GIGGLE
SCOOP
BOOB
SLOPE
DOPE
DUPE

Hints by Category

Deception or Trickery

CON
To deceive or trick someone, often for personal gain.
DUPE
To deceive or trick someone into believing something false.
FOOL
To trick or deceive someone, often in a playful or malicious manner.
TRICK
To deceive or mislead someone, often through cunning or cleverness.

Confidential or Exclusive Information

DOPE
Slang for inside information or news, often exclusive.
SCOOP
Exclusive or inside information, often obtained before others.
SKINNY
Slang for the inside story or detailed information.
WORD
Slang for information or news, often used in phrases like 'the word on the street.'

TILT TO ONE SIDE

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Leaning or Slanting

CANT
To tilt or lean to one side, often used to describe a ship or structure.
LEAN
To incline or tilt in a particular direction.
LIST
To tilt or lean to one side, often used to describe a ship or boat.
SLOPE
To incline or slant, often used to describe a surface or terrain.

WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR

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Words Formed by Calculator Digits

BOOB
A word that can be spelled using the digits on a calculator when turned upside down.
EGGSHELL
A word that can be spelled using the digits on a calculator when turned upside down.
GIGGLE
A word that can be spelled using the digits on a calculator when turned upside down.
HELLO
A word that can be spelled using the digits on a calculator when turned upside down.