NYT Connections Hints for February 16, 2024 (#258)
Game
 PILLOW 
 RUBY 
 COBRA 
 CROC 
 LIGHTNING 
 SHUTTLECOCK 
 MOCCASIN 
 BOA 
 PYTHON 
 HEADDRESS 
 BASIC 
 SLIPPER 
 LOAFER 
 INSPIRATION 
 JAVA 
 UNION 
 Hints by Category
COMFY SHOES
Back to CategoriesComfortable Footwear
CROC
 A lightweight plastic shoe known for its comfort.
 LOAFER
 A flat, laceless slip-on shoe.
 MOCCASIN
 A soft shoe, traditionally made from deerskin or similar soft leathers, originating from Native Americans.
 SLIPPER
 A soft-soled indoor shoe typically worn at home.
 THINGS MADE WITH FEATHERS
Back to CategoriesItems Made of Feathers
BOA
 A long, fluffy feather scarf often used as a fashion accessory.
 HEADDRESS
 A decorative headgear, which can be made with feathers.
 PILLOW
 A soft cushion stuffed with feathers for head or body support.
 SHUTTLECOCK
 A small, lightweight object used in badminton, typically with feathered tails.
 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Back to CategoriesComputer Programming Languages
BASIC
 An early simple programming language designed for beginners.
 JAVA
 A popular object-oriented programming language used for building cross-platform applications.
 PYTHON
 An easy-to-learn yet powerful programming language widely used in data analysis, artificial intelligence, and web development.
 RUBY
 An object-oriented scripting language known for its elegance and simplicity.
 THINGS THAT CAN STRIKE
Back to CategoriesEntities Capable of Striking or Impacting
COBRA
 A venomous snake known for its striking capability.
 INSPIRATION
 The sudden onset of a creative idea or problem-solving insight.
 LIGHTNING
 A weather phenomenon that can strike suddenly and powerfully.
 UNION
 An organized group capable of initiating strikes or collective actions.