NYT Connections Hints for May 2, 2024 (#334)
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ACE
POPCORN
JOKER
RAPTURE
CRACKERJACK
JACK
SOULMATE
WRENCH
HER
ROCKETRY
HOTSHOT
SIGNS
TIRE
EXPERT
GLADIATOR
CHOCK
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HIGHLY SKILLED
Back to CategoriesDescribing exceptional skill or ability
ACE
A person who excels at a particular sport or other activity.
CRACKERJACK
An exceptionally good person or thing, often referring to someone very skilled.
EXPERT
A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
HOTSHOT
A person with a reputation for being skilled and successful, often in a flashy way.
USED TO FIX A FLAT
Back to CategoriesTools commonly used for repairing a flat tire
CHOCK
A wedge placed against a vehicle's wheel to prevent it from moving.
JACK
A mechanical device used to lift heavy loads or apply great forces, often used to lift a vehicle to change a tire.
TIRE
The rubber component that covers the wheel of a vehicle, often needing replacement when flat.
WRENCH
A tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects, typically nuts and bolts.
JOAQUIN PHOENIX MOVIES
Back to CategoriesNotable films featuring the actor Joaquin Phoenix
GLADIATOR
A historical epic film where Phoenix plays Commodus, a corrupt Roman Emperor.
HER
A romantic science-fiction film where he plays Theodore Twombly, a man who develops a relationship with an AI.
JOKER
A psychological thriller where Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck, the iconic comic book villain.
SIGNS
A science fiction thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan featuring Phoenix as Merrill Hess, who discovers mysterious crop circles.
WORDS STARTING WITH MUSIC GENRES
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with the names of music genres
POPCORN
Referring to the snack, the word starts with 'Pop', a genre of popular music.
RAPTURE
A state of overwhelming emotion; begins with 'Rap', a genre characterized by rhythmic speech and beats.
ROCKETRY
The science of building and launching rockets; starts with 'Rock', a genre known for its heavy use of guitars and drums.
SOULMATE
A person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner; starts with 'Soul', a genre that expresses deep feelings.