NYT Connections Hints for September 16, 2024 (#491)
Game
CACTUS
BOTTLE
MUSHROOM
CHEESE
SUPREME
GRADUATE
HEDGEHOG
PINEAPPLE
CORN
SALARY
PAP
PRINCIPAL
CHIEF
MACE
PREMIER
MUSH
Hints by Category
FOREMOST
Back to CategoriesLeading or Most Important
CHIEF
The highest-ranking person in a group or organization.
PREMIER
First in rank or position, often used to describe the first or leading one of its kind.
PRINCIPAL
The most important or leading person in a school or organization.
SUPREME
Highest in rank or authority, often used to describe the highest court or leader.
SPIKY THINGS
Back to CategoriesObjects with Sharp or Pointed Features
CACTUS
A plant with sharp spines, often found in dry climates.
HEDGEHOG
A small mammal with sharp spines covering its body for protection.
MACE
A weapon consisting of a heavy head on a handle, used for striking.
PINEAPPLE
A tropical fruit with a tough, spiky outer skin.
OVERLY SENTIMENTAL WORK
Back to CategoriesWorks that are Excessively Emotional or Sentimental
CHEESE
Slang term for something overly sentimental or clichéd.
CORN
Slang term for something overly sentimental or corny.
MUSH
Slang term for something overly sentimental or mushy.
PAP
Slang term for something overly sentimental or sappy.
THINGS THAT ARE CAPPED
Back to CategoriesObjects or Concepts with a Cap or Limit
BOTTLE
A container with a cap or lid to seal its contents.
GRADUATE
A person who has completed a degree, often capped with a graduation ceremony.
MUSHROOM
A type of fungus that often has a cap on top.
SALARY
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or annual basis, often capped at a certain amount.