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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

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Individuals 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.

Various 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

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Individuals 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

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Characters 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.