NYT Connections Hints for August 2, 2024 (#434)
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PRESENT
SAMPLE
JEALOUS
TRY
TAX
MIX
LUSH
POSSESSIVE
DIRECT
TEST
SCRATCH
NAUSEOUS
SPIN
IRREGULAR
ECOLOGICAL
STRAIN
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STRETCH, AS ONE’S PATIENCE
Back to CategoriesExerting or pushing to the limit
STRAIN
To stretch or pull with great force, often to the point of discomfort or exhaustion.
TAX
To demand a lot from, often causing strain or stress.
TEST
To subject to a trial or experiment to determine its quality or durability.
TRY
To attempt to do something, often pushing one's abilities or patience.
THINGS A DJ DOES
Back to CategoriesActivities performed by a disc jockey
MIX
To combine different songs or sounds to create a new musical piece.
SAMPLE
To use a short segment of a sound recording in another musical piece.
SCRATCH
To create rhythmic sounds by moving a record back and forth on a turntable.
SPIN
To play music, especially by a DJ.
ADJECTIVES USED IN GRAMMAR
Back to CategoriesTypes of adjectives in English grammar
DIRECT
Straightforward, not indirect, often used to describe speech or actions.
IRREGULAR
Not following the usual pattern, especially in grammar or spelling.
POSSESSIVE
Indicating ownership or possession.
PRESENT
Existing or occurring now.
WHAT “GREEN” MIGHT MEAN
Back to CategoriesMeanings associated with the color green
ECOLOGICAL
Related to the environment and ecology, often associated with sustainability and conservation.
JEALOUS
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
LUSH
Abundant, rich, or luxurious, often used to describe vegetation.
NAUSEOUS
Feeling sick or disgusted, often with a physical sensation of nausea.