NYT Connections Hints for September 15, 2024 (#474)
Game
CLOWN
DWELL
TURKEY
SEA
WONDER
SAP
DWINDLE
STAY
DECLINE
DWEEB
EBB
LIVE
SIN
INHABIT
DWARF
DROP
Categories
Hints by Category
RESIDE
Back to CategoriesLiving or Staying in a Place
DWELL
To live in a particular place for a long time.
INHABIT
To live in or occupy a place as a permanent resident.
LIVE
To reside in a particular place as one's home.
STAY
To remain in a place for a period of time.
DECREASE
Back to CategoriesReduction or Diminishing
DECLINE
To decrease in amount, degree, or strength.
DROP
To fall or decrease suddenly in quantity or amount.
DWINDLE
To gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength.
EBB
To decrease or recede, often used metaphorically.
DOOFUS
Back to CategoriesSilly or Foolish Person
CLOWN
A person who acts foolishly or comically.
DWEEB
A socially awkward or foolish person.
SAP
A foolish or gullible person.
TURKEY
A stupid or foolish person, often used in a humorous context.
MEMBER OF A SEPTET
Back to CategoriesElements of a Septet (Group of Seven)
DWARF
A member of a septet, often referring to a small or short person.
SEA
A member of a septet, referring to the large body of salt water.
SIN
A member of a septet, referring to an immoral act or a violation of a religious or moral law.
WONDER
A member of a septet, referring to a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration.