NYT Connections Hints for May 18, 2024 (#357)
Game
CATFISH
HAIRPIN
FISHBOWL
TRAMPOLINE
MOUSETRAP
WEREWOLF
BULLDOG
SWITCHBACK
DOGLEG
MATTRESS
HORSEFLY
CATEGORIES
TURTLEDOVE
CHARADES
CLOCK
ZAG
Hints by Category
ANIMALS WHOSE NAMES ARE TWO ANIMALS
Back to CategoriesAnimals with Names Comprised of Two Animal Names
BULLDOG
A breed of dog named for its use in bull-baiting.
CATFISH
A type of fish named for its whisker-like barbels resembling a cat's whiskers.
HORSEFLY
A large fly known for its painful bite, named for its tendency to bite horses.
TURTLEDOVE
A small, gentle dove named for its turtle-like call.
SHARP TURNS
Back to CategoriesTypes of Sharp Turns
DOGLEG
A sharp bend in a road or path, resembling the shape of a dog's leg.
HAIRPIN
A very tight turn in a road, resembling the shape of a hairpin.
SWITCHBACK
A road or trail that zigzags back and forth up a steep incline.
ZAG
A sharp turn in one direction following a zig, forming a zigzag pattern.
CLASSIC PARTY GAMES
Back to CategoriesPopular Party Games
CATEGORIES
A game where players name items in a category within a time limit.
CHARADES
A game where players act out words or phrases without speaking, while others guess.
FISHBOWL
A game combining elements of Taboo, Charades, and Password.
WEREWOLF
A social deduction game where players try to identify werewolves among them.
THINGS WITH SPRING/S
Back to CategoriesObjects Containing Springs
CLOCK
A device for telling time, often containing a spring mechanism.
MATTRESS
A bed component that may have springs to provide support and comfort.
MOUSETRAP
A device for catching mice, often using a spring-loaded mechanism.
TRAMPOLINE
A recreational device with a taut, springy surface used for bouncing.