NYT Connections Hints for September 3, 2024 (#480)
Game
TOO
REAL
FORE
SPARE
WON
ARROW
EXTRA
POUND
KNUCKLE
EXCUSE
OVER
BLOCK
SAVE
BEYOND
PARDON
YEN
Categories
Hints by Category
ABSOLVE
Back to CategoriesTo Forgive or Release from Guilt or Obligation
EXCUSE
To forgive or overlook a mistake or offense.
PARDON
To officially forgive someone for an offense.
SAVE
To rescue or protect from danger or an unpleasant situation.
SPARE
To refrain from harming or punishing, often used in the context of forgiveness.
EXCESSIVELY
Back to CategoriesTo an Unreasonably High Degree
BEYOND
More than is necessary or reasonable.
EXTRA
Additional to what is usual, expected, or necessary.
OVER
Above and beyond what is necessary or appropriate.
TOO
More than is desirable, necessary, or appropriate.
GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Back to CategoriesMajor World Currencies
POUND
The currency of the United Kingdom, represented by the symbol '£'.
REAL
The currency of Brazil, represented by the symbol 'R$'.
WON
The currency of South Korea, represented by the symbol '₩'.
YEN
The currency of Japan, represented by the symbol '¥'.
___HEAD
Back to CategoriesPhrases Related to Heads or Leading
ARROW
Refers to the arrowhead, which is the pointed end of an arrow.
BLOCK
Refers to a blockhead, an informal term for a stupid or dull-witted person.
FORE
Refers to forehand in sports like tennis, but here it likely means 'ahead' or 'leading'.
KNUCKLE
Refers to knucklehead, an informal term for a foolish or unintelligent person.