NYT Connections Hints for February 1, 2024 (#238)
Game
PUG
LOVER
BUILT
BRAIN
BUFF
CUT
NUT
RIPPED
PARE
PRUNE
JACKED
WALNUT
SWOLE
TRIM
FAN
CLIP
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MAKE SHORTER
Back to CategoriesActions that reduce length or size
CLIP
To cut small amounts, typically with scissors.
CUT
To divide or slice something using a sharp tool.
PARE
To remove the outer layers, often used in the context of peeling fruits or vegetables.
TRIM
To make something neater or of a regular size by cutting, especially the edges.
MUSCULAR
Back to CategoriesRelated to strong, well-developed muscles
BUILT
Having a strong, muscular physique.
JACKED
Informal term for having very well-developed muscles.
RIPPED
Having muscles that are very well defined.
SWOLE
Slang for being extremely muscular.
ENTHUSIAST
Back to CategoriesTerms for people with a strong interest or passion
BUFF
Someone who is very knowledgeable about a particular subject.
FAN
A person with an intense interest in a particular thing.
LOVER
A person who greatly enjoys or has a passion for a particular thing.
NUT
An informal term for someone who is very enthusiastic about a particular thing.
WRINKLY THINGS
Back to CategoriesObjects characterized by folds or wrinkles
BRAIN
An organ with a wrinkled surface, responsible for thought and nervous system control.
PRUNE
A dried plum, known for its wrinkled texture.
PUG
A breed of dog known for its distinctive wrinkly skin.
WALNUT
A type of nut, the shell of which has a wrinkled appearance.