NYT Connections Hints for August 21, 2024 (#458)
Game
BALLOON
BAR
CAKE
FIZZ
PIE
BUBBLE
TIRE
COAT
SLING
SMEAR
PUNCH
LINE
FLOATIE
SOUR
PLASTER
BASKETBALL
Hints by Category
COVER WITH A THICK LAYER
Back to CategoriesApplying a thick layer
CAKE
To cover or decorate a cake with a thick layer of frosting.
COAT
To apply a thick layer of something, like paint or a protective substance, to an object.
PLASTER
To cover a surface, especially a wall, with a thick layer of plaster.
SMEAR
To spread something, often in a messy or uneven way, over a surface.
THINGS THAT ARE INFLATED
Back to CategoriesItems that are filled with air or gas
BALLOON
A toy or decoration made of thin rubber or plastic that is filled with air or helium.
BASKETBALL
A ball designed to be inflated with air for playing basketball.
FLOATIE
An inflatable device worn around the arms or body to help a person float in water.
TIRE
The rubber part of a wheel that is filled with air to provide cushioning and traction.
KINDS OF CHARTS
Back to CategoriesDifferent types of graphical representations
BAR
A chart that uses rectangular bars to represent data, with lengths proportional to the values they represent.
BUBBLE
A chart that uses bubbles to represent data points, with the size of the bubble indicating the magnitude of the data.
LINE
A chart that uses lines to connect data points, typically used to show trends over time.
PIE
A chart that uses sectors of a circle to represent parts of a whole, showing the proportion of each category.
CLASSIC COCKTAIL TYPES
Back to CategoriesTraditional types of mixed alcoholic drinks
FIZZ
A type of cocktail that includes carbonated water and is typically sour or tart.
PUNCH
A large bowl of mixed fruit juice, alcohol, and spices, often served at parties.
SLING
A type of cocktail that includes spirit, water, sugar, and citrus juice.
SOUR
A type of cocktail that includes spirit, lemon or lime juice, and sugar.