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NYT Connections Hints for April 20, 2024 (#316)

Game

GOATEE
HAMMER
HURDLE
HITCH
HOGWASH
PITCHFORK
TAIL
BEND
BUNK
SHEEPSHANK
HORNS
HORSEFEATHERS
POLE
CROCK
BOWLINE
BATON

Hints by Category

Nonsense or Foolish Talk

BUNK
Nonsense or something foolish; unfounded or false ideas.
CROCK
Something that is nonsense or foolish, similar to 'balderdash'.
HOGWASH
An expression for something that is nonsense or unbelievable.
HORSEFEATHERS
A playful way to dismiss something as nonsense or insignificant.

TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT

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Equipment used in track and field events

BATON
A small stick passed between runners in a relay race.
HAMMER
A heavy ball attached to a wire and handle, thrown in hammer throw events.
HURDLE
An obstacle used in running events that athletes jump over.
POLE
Used in pole vaulting to leap over a high bar.

PARTS OF A DEVIL COSTUME

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Common elements of a devil-themed costume

GOATEE
A style of beard resembling a small beard on the chin, often associated with a devil's look.
HORNS
Pointed projections worn on the head as part of devil costumes.
PITCHFORK
A tool with a long handle and sharp prongs, styled as a weapon in devil costumes.
TAIL
A long, often pointed tail attached at the back, typical of devil costumes.

TYPES OF KNOTS

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Various forms of knots used for securing ropes

BEND
A type of knot used to join two ropes together.
BOWLINE
A type of knot creating a loop at one end of the rope; known for its strength and stability.
HITCH
A knot used to attach a rope to another object in a way that is secure yet can be easily undone.
SHEEPSHANK
A knot used to shorten a rope temporarily without cutting it.