NYT Connections Hints for July 23, 2024 (#426)
Game
HOT DOG
WORD
BUG
TWEET
PEEP
PORK
PEACOCK
QUACK
HAM
SHAM
SPEED
SOUND
FRAUD
NOISE
SHOWBOAT
CHARLATAN
Hints by Category
IMPOSTOR
Back to CategoriesIndividuals who pretend to be someone or something they are not
CHARLATAN
A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.
FRAUD
A person who deceives others, typically by means of a false identity or false information.
QUACK
A person dishonestly claiming to have medical or other professional knowledge.
SHAM
Something that is not what it is claimed to be; a fake or fraud.
UTTERANCE
Back to CategoriesVarious forms of expression or vocalization
NOISE
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that one would rather not hear.
PEEP
A short, high-pitched sound or cry, especially that made by a small bird or a young bird.
SOUND
Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
WORD
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
ONE WHO LIKES SHOWING OFF
Back to CategoriesIndividuals who enjoy being the center of attention and displaying their abilities or possessions
HAM
An actor who overacts or exaggerates their performance, often for comedic effect.
HOT DOG
A slang term for someone who performs a difficult or impressive feat, often showing off.
PEACOCK
A person who behaves in a炫耀 way, especially by wearing showy clothes.
SHOWBOAT
A person who behaves in a way that draws attention to themselves, often by showing off their abilities or possessions.
LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS MINUS A LETTER
Back to CategoriesCharacters from Looney Tunes with one letter removed from their names
BUG
Possibly derived from 'Bugs' (Bugs Bunny), a popular Looney Tunes character.
PORK
Likely derived from 'Porky' (Porky Pig), a Looney Tunes character known for his stutter.
SPEED
May be related to 'Speedy' (Speedy Gonzales), a fast-moving Looney Tunes character.
TWEET
Possibly derived from 'Tweety' (Tweety Bird), a small yellow bird from Looney Tunes.