NYT Connections Hints for November 16, 2024 (#557)
Game
ROGUE
CAP
GATOR
SEAL
BERET
WOLVERINE
COMMANDO
FIGURE
VOLUNTEER
DERBY
PILLBOX
COVER
PLUG
SNAPBACK
SOONER
BANANAS
Hints by Category
THINGS THAT PREVENT LEAKS
Back to CategoriesItems or actions that prevent leaks
CAP
A cap is a type of lid that can be used to cover a container and prevent leaks.
COVER
To cover something is to place an object over it, preventing leaks or spills.
PLUG
A plug is an object that can be inserted into a hole to block it and prevent leaks.
SEAL
A seal is a device or substance used to create a tight closure, preventing leaks.
KINDS OF HATS
Back to CategoriesDifferent types of hats
BERET
A beret is a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, typically of a single color.
DERBY
A derby is a type of hat with a rounded crown and a narrow brim, often made of felt.
PILLBOX
A pillbox hat is a small, close-fitting hat with a flat crown and no brim, often worn by women.
SNAPBACK
A snapback is a type of hat with a flat brim and a flat, stiff crown, adjustable with a snap closure.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM MEMBERS
Back to CategoriesNicknames of college football team members
GATOR
Refers to the University of Florida's football team, the Florida Gators.
SOONER
Refers to the University of Oklahoma's football team, the Oklahoma Sooners.
VOLUNTEER
Refers to the University of Tennessee's football team, the Tennessee Volunteers.
WOLVERINE
Refers to the University of Michigan's football team, the Michigan Wolverines.
GO ___
Back to CategoriesPhrases related to 'going' or 'acting'
BANANAS
Means to become crazy or insane, often used in the phrase 'go bananas'.
COMMANDO
Refers to going without certain items, often used in the phrase 'go commando' meaning to go without underwear.
FIGURE
Means to understand or solve something, often used in the phrase 'go figure'.
ROGUE
Refers to acting independently or without following rules, often used in the phrase 'go rogue'.