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NYT Connections Hints for August 23, 2024 (#461)

Game

TIE
TAN
FAN
FAWN
CHECK
FINISH
MONITOR
BUFF
BOA
SCREEN
CREAM
BASK
TERMINAL
CORSET
DISPLAY
GLOVES

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VISUAL INTERFACE

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Components of a visual interface

DISPLAY
A device or surface used to show visual information.
MONITOR
A screen used to view visual output from a computer or other device.
SCREEN
A surface that displays visual images or information.
TERMINAL
A device that allows input and output of data, often with a screen for visual display.

BURLESQUE WEAR

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Attire commonly associated with burlesque performances

BOA
A long, feathery accessory often worn around the neck or shoulders.
CORSET
A tight-fitting garment that shapes and supports the torso.
FAN
A handheld device used for cooling or as a decorative accessory.
GLOVES
Hand coverings, often used for aesthetic or performance purposes.

Variations of the color beige

BUFF
A pale yellowish-brown color.
CREAM
A pale off-white color, often with a yellowish tinge.
FAWN
A light yellowish-brown color.
TAN
A light brown color, often achieved through exposure to the sun.

LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings

BASK
To lie in or be exposed to warmth and light, often used as a homophone for 'bask' in the context of enjoying warmth.
CHECK
To verify or examine, often used as a homophone for 'cheque', a written order for a bank to pay money.
FINISH
To bring or come to an end, often used as a homophone for 'finch', a type of bird.
TIE
To attach or connect with a string or rope, often used as a homophone for 'tye', an archaic term for a small town or village.