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NYT Connections Hints for August 26, 2024 (#469)

Game

SLICE
SNEAK
TIRE
SUPPORT
BAGEL
SLIP
LOAF
WHIFF
BLESSING
WADE
LIFESAVER
CONSENT
WREATH
HOOK
APPROVAL
SHANK

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OFFICIAL SANCTIONING

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Official Approval or Endorsement

APPROVAL
The act of officially agreeing to or accepting something.
BLESSING
An official or divine approval, often religious in nature.
CONSENT
Agreement or permission to do something, often given formally.
SUPPORT
Official backing or encouragement for a cause or person.

TORUS-SHAPED THINGS

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Objects with a Torus Shape

BAGEL
A torus-shaped bread item, commonly eaten for breakfast.
LIFESAVER
A torus-shaped candy, also metaphorically used to describe someone who helps in a crisis.
TIRE
A torus-shaped object used on vehicles to support the weight and provide traction.
WREATH
A torus-shaped garland of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a symbol of victory or celebration.

BAD GOLF SHOTS

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Commonly Regarded Poor Golf Shots

HOOK
A golf shot that curves sharply to the left (for a right-handed player).
SHANK
A golf shot where the ball is hit by the hosel of the club, resulting in a wild, unpredictable direction.
SLICE
A golf shot that curves sharply to the right (for a right-handed player).
WHIFF
To completely miss the ball when attempting to hit it.

FOOTWEAR MINUS ‘ER’ SOUND

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Footwear Terms Without the 'ER' Sound

LOAF
A term for a type of shoe, typically referring to a casual, slip-on style.
SLIP
A term for a type of shoe, typically referring to a casual, slip-on style.
SNEAK
A term for a type of shoe, typically referring to a casual, slip-on style.
WADE
A term for a type of shoe, typically referring to a casual, slip-on style.