NYT Connections Hints for April 3, 2024 (#302)
Game
 MASS 
 MARY 
 NORMAL 
 WASH 
 STANDARD 
 DRY 
 YARDSTICK 
 FOLD 
 OILY 
 CHECK 
 GAUGE 
 COMBINATION 
 CALL 
 KENT 
 BENCHMARK 
 BET 
 Categories
Hints by Category
BENCHMARK
Back to CategoriesStandards and Measurements
BENCHMARK
 A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
 GAUGE
 A tool for measuring or testing something.
 STANDARD
 A level of quality or attainment.
 YARDSTICK
 A measuring rod a yard long, typically used as a standard for comparison.
 POKER ACTIONS
Back to CategoriesCommon Moves in Poker
BET
 To wager something in a game of chance, especially poker.
 CALL
 To match the current bet in a poker game.
 CHECK
 To pass the action to the next player without making a bet.
 FOLD
 To withdraw from the round, discarding one's hand.
 SKIN TYPES
Back to CategoriesVarieties of Human Skin Characteristics
COMBINATION
 A skin type with a mix of dry and oily areas.
 DRY
 A skin type that produces less sebum and can be flaky or rough.
 NORMAL
 A skin type with a balance of moisture, oil, and elasticity.
 OILY
 A skin type that produces an excess of sebum, often resulting in a shiny appearance.
 STARTS OF U.S. STATES
Back to CategoriesPrefixes of U.S. State Names
KENT
 The beginning of 'Kentucky' or 'Kent' in 'Washington'.
 MARY
 The start of 'Maryland'.
 MASS
 The beginning of 'Massachusetts'.
 WASH
 The start of 'Washington'.