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
Hints by Category
VISUAL INTERFACE
Back to CategoriesComponents 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
Back to CategoriesAttire 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.
BEIGE SHADES
Back to CategoriesVariations 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
Back to CategoriesWords 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.