NYT Connections Hints for June 15, 2024 (#387)
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SOLE
FLOWER
FLOATER
BOUNCE
THREE
BODY
PROBLEM
POSTER
LIFT
DUNK
ONLY
SKATE
PERCH
VOLUME
LAYUP
PIKE
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BASKETBALL SHOTS
Back to CategoriesTypes of shots in basketball
DUNK
A shot where the player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands.
FLOATER
A high-arcing shot typically taken while moving towards the basket to avoid a shot blocker.
LAYUP
A close-range shot taken by leaping from below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to tip it over the rim.
THREE
A long-range shot taken from beyond the three-point line, worth three points.
FISH
Back to CategoriesTypes of fish
PERCH
A freshwater fish known for its spiny fins.
PIKE
A long-bodied, predatory freshwater fish.
SKATE
A type of cartilaginous fish related to rays, known for its flat body.
SOLE
A flatfish commonly found in marine environments, prized for its delicate taste.
QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
Back to CategoriesCharacteristics associated with thick or voluminous hair
BODY
The fullness or thickness of hair.
BOUNCE
The lively and resilient quality of hair when it moves.
LIFT
The elevated appearance of hair, often at the roots.
VOLUME
The overall fullness and density of hair.
___ CHILD
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases or terms ending with 'child'
FLOWER
Flower child, referring to a hippie, especially those of the 1960s and 1970s.
ONLY
Only child, referring to a person with no siblings.
POSTER
Poster child, referring to a person who epitomizes or represents a particular quality, cause, or issue.
PROBLEM
Problem child, referring to a child who is particularly difficult to manage or has behavioral issues.