NYT Connections Hints for May 20, 2024 (#364)
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CARPENTER
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UNDERWEAR
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WOO
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BAY
CHARM
PAWN
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TIGHTS
SPELL
SCOTT
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SORCERER’S OUTPUT
Back to CategoriesMagical Effects or Actions
CHARM
A magical spell that influences others.
HEX
A curse or a spell intended to bring bad luck.
MAGIC
The use of supernatural powers to influence events.
SPELL
A series of words that are said to have magical power.
ONE BEING MANIPULATED
Back to CategoriesTerms for Someone Being Controlled
INSTRUMENT
A person used by another to achieve a purpose.
PAWN
A person used by others for their own purposes.
PUPPET
A person whose actions are controlled by someone else.
TOOL
A person used by others to accomplish their own goals.
CLASSIC SUPERHERO WEAR
Back to CategoriesTypical Superhero Clothing
CAPE
A sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and drapes over the back.
MASK
A covering for the face, often used to conceal identity.
TIGHTS
Close-fitting legwear worn by superheroes.
UNDERWEAR
Often humorously referenced as worn over tights by superheroes.
ACTION MOVIE DIRECTORS
Back to CategoriesFamous Directors Known for Action Movies
BAY
Michael Bay, known for explosive action films like 'Transformers'.
CARPENTER
John Carpenter, known for films like 'Escape from New York'.
SCOTT
Ridley Scott, known for 'Gladiator' and 'Black Hawk Down'.
WOO
John Woo, known for his stylistic action films such as 'Face/Off'.