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
BALDERDASH
Back to CategoriesNonsense 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
Back to CategoriesEquipment 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
Back to CategoriesCommon 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
Back to CategoriesVarious 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.