NYT Connections Hints for April 5, 2024 (#298)
Game
SWEET
BEAR
TINDER
DRY
HARBOR
CHAIR
GOLDILOCKS
LEADERSHIP
MAINTAIN
IRONIC
BALANCED
BED
TABLE
HOLD
COUCH
FULL
Hints by Category
PIECES OF FURNITURE
Back to CategoriesItems commonly used for seating, sleeping, or placing objects
BED
A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.
CHAIR
A piece of furniture with a raised surface to sit upon, often including a back support.
COUCH
A large piece of furniture for seating multiple people, similar to a sofa.
TABLE
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used as a surface for working, eating, or on which to place things.
CARRY, AS A FEELING
Back to CategoriesTo have or sustain an emotion or sensation
BEAR
To carry or support, often used metaphorically to denote enduring or holding up under pressure.
HARBOR
To hold in the mind or to nourish (a feeling, thought, etc.) over a long period.
HOLD
To contain or be capable of containing, often used metaphorically for emotions or ideas.
MAINTAIN
To continue or carry on, often used in the context of keeping an emotion or stance.
WINE TASTING DESCRIPTORS
Back to CategoriesTerms used to describe the taste, feel, and overall character of wine
BALANCED
Describes a wine where no single flavor dominates and all the components are in harmony.
DRY
A wine that is not sweet because it contains little to no residual sugar.
FULL
Describes a wine that is rich and possesses a high level of flavor intensity.
SWEET
Wine with a high level of residual sugar, resulting in a sweet taste.
STARTING WITH METALS
Back to CategoriesWords or phrases beginning with the names of metals
GOLDILOCKS
A character from a fairy tale who is associated with the phrase 'just right', often used metaphorically to describe an optimal state of balance.
IRONIC
A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems the opposite of what was expected.
LEADERSHIP
The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this.
TINDER
A material that is easily combustible, used for lighting a fire, metaphorically can imply something that sparks or initiates.