NYT Connections Hints for May 12, 2024 (#355)
Game
MAMA
MIA
OMG
KID
MULE
PIN
ROUND
SLING
NEEDLE
CHUCK
RAM
RIB
FLANK
TEASE
LIBRE
LOIN
Hints by Category
PLAYFULLY POKE FUN AT
Back to CategoriesLight-hearted Teasing
KID
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful manner.
NEEDLE
To provoke someone gently but persistently, often in a teasing way.
RIB
To tease or make fun of someone without malice.
TEASE
To mock or playfully provoke someone in a friendly, good-natured way.
CUTS OF BEEF
Back to CategoriesTypes of Beef Cuts
CHUCK
A cut of beef taken from the neck and shoulder area, known for rich flavor.
FLANK
A long and flat cut of beef from the abdominal muscles, often used for grilling.
LOIN
A tender cut of beef located along the back, often used for steaks.
ROUND
A lean cut from the rear leg of the cow, typically less tender but flavorful.
ACRONYMS
Back to CategoriesCommonly Used Abbreviations
MIA
Missing In Action, often used to describe someone absent without explanation.
OMG
Oh My God, a popular expression of surprise or excitement.
PIN
Personal Identification Number, a numerical code used in security systems.
RAM
Random Access Memory, a form of computer data storage.
COCKTAILS MINUS PLACE NAMES
Back to CategoriesCocktail Names Without Geographic Identifiers
LIBRE
Derived from 'Cuba Libre', a cocktail made with rum and cola.
MAMA
Short for 'Bahama Mama', a tropical cocktail with rum and fruit juice.
MULE
Short for 'Moscow Mule', a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime.
SLING
Refers to 'Singapore Sling', a gin-based cocktail mixed with various juices.