NYT Connections Hints for May 8, 2024 (#347)
Game
SPRINKLE
SPONGE
BIRD
ROSE
PICK
CHERRY
DROP
CREAM
MUD
BUBBLE
TOP
SPOT
RUBY
BEST
SPLASH
BRICK
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SHADES OF RED
Back to CategoriesVarieties of the color red
BRICK
A dark red color, reminiscent of fired clay bricks.
CHERRY
A bright red color, similar to the ripe fruit.
ROSE
A soft red or deep pink color, named after the flower.
RUBY
A deep, vivid red color named after the ruby gemstone.
LITTLE BIT OF A BEVERAGE
Back to CategoriesSmall amounts typically added to drinks
DROP
A very small quantity of liquid, just enough to form a droplet.
SPLASH
A small, quick quantity of liquid, often added to mix or dilute.
SPOT
A very small amount, typically used colloquially as in 'a spot of tea'.
SPRINKLE
To scatter small droplets or a tiny amount of liquid over something.
CHOICEST
Back to CategoriesDescribing the best or most desirable among a selection
BEST
Highest quality, effectiveness, or desirability.
CREAM
Originally referring to the richest part of milk, now means the best of any group.
PICK
To select or choose, often the best out of a group.
TOP
Highest in position, quality, or importance.
___ BATH
Back to CategoriesTypes of baths
BIRD
A shallow container filled with water for birds to bathe in.
BUBBLE
A bath with liquid soap added to create bubbles for enjoyment.
MUD
A bath where the body is immersed in mud for therapeutic purposes.
SPONGE
A bath given with a sponge to someone unable to take a conventional bath.