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NYT Connections Hints for April 12, 2024 (#313)

Game

SUPER
BALLOON
STICK
SWELL
DOMINO
JACK
NEAT
UBER
HYPER
SNOWBALL
MARBLE
CLEAN
TIDY
ULTRA
MUSHROOM
TRIM

Hints by Category

Describing Neatness and Organization

CLEAN
Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
NEAT
Arranged in a tidy and orderly manner.
TIDY
Neat and orderly in appearance or habits.
TRIM
Neat and smart in appearance; well-ordered.

AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES

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Prefixes That Denote an Increase or Excess

HYPER
A prefix meaning 'over' or 'excessive' in amount or degree.
SUPER
A prefix indicating above, beyond, or of a higher quality.
UBER
A prefix of German origin meaning 'over', 'above', or 'super'.
ULTRA
A prefix meaning 'extremely' or 'beyond'.

BECOME LARGER

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Verbs Indicating Increase in Size

BALLOON
To increase rapidly in size or amount.
MUSHROOM
To increase, expand, or develop quickly.
SNOWBALL
To grow rapidly in size, intensity, or importance.
SWELL
To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES

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Objects Associated With Traditional Children's Games

DOMINO
A small, rectangular block used in the game of dominoes.
JACK
A small, six-pointed piece used in the game of jacks.
MARBLE
A small, spherical ball used in various children's games.
STICK
A simple object that can be used in numerous games, such as stickball or pickup sticks.