NYT Connections Hints for October 7, 2024 (#512)
Game
KING KONG
WHOOP
BEEP BEEP
YAHOO
DING-DONG
HAR-HAR
KOKO
HOOT
SKRRT
BUBBLES
DODO
PURR
YUK
YO-YO
VROOM
GEORGE
Hints by Category
KNUCKLEHEAD
Back to CategoriesSilly or Foolish People
DING-DONG
A term used to describe someone who is foolish or easily fooled.
DODO
Refers to someone who is out of date or old-fashioned, like the extinct dodo bird.
YAHOO
Originally a term from Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' to describe uncivilized people, now used colloquially to mean a boorish or uncouth person.
YO-YO
A term used to describe someone who is erratic or unpredictable, like a yo-yo.
CAR ONOMATOPOEIA
Back to CategoriesSounds Made by Cars
BEEP BEEP
The sound made by a car horn, often used to alert others.
PURR
The smooth, quiet sound made by a well-running engine.
SKRRT
A sound effect often used to imitate the sound of a car skidding or drifting.
VROOM
A sound effect used to imitate the loud, powerful noise of a car engine accelerating.
SOUNDS OF LAUGHTER
Back to CategoriesDifferent Types of Laughter
HAR-HAR
A deep, hearty laugh, often associated with a jolly or boisterous person.
HOOT
A loud, sharp laugh, often used to express amusement or derision.
WHOOP
A loud, excited cry or shout, often used to express joy or excitement.
YUK
A short, dismissive laugh, often used to express mild amusement or disbelief.
FAMOUS PRIMATES
Back to CategoriesWell-Known Primates
BUBBLES
Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee, known for his appearances in the singer's life and career.
GEORGE
A character from the children's book series 'Curious George' by H.A. Rey.
KING KONG
A giant movie monster, resembling a gorilla, that has appeared in various films since 1933.
KOKO
A famous gorilla known for her ability to use American Sign Language to communicate with humans.