NYT Connections Hints for November 19, 2024 (#552)
Game
FOCUS
FACE
FIELD
JEOPARDY
RIBBON
PIN
WHEEL
EAR
PASSWORD
AGENT
CONCENTRATION
FINGERPRINT
STANDARD
ELBOW
SPECIALTY
DRIBBLE
Hints by Category
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Back to CategoriesFields of Specialization
CONCENTRATION
The act of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular subject or activity.
FIELD
A branch of study or sphere of knowledge, especially one that a person is good at or interested in.
FOCUS
The main area that someone directs their efforts or attention towards.
SPECIALTY
A subject or field in which a person has special knowledge or skill.
WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
Back to CategoriesMethods of Securing and Accessing Devices
FACE
Using facial recognition technology to unlock a device.
FINGERPRINT
Using fingerprint recognition technology to unlock a device.
PASSWORD
A secret series of characters or words used to gain access to a device.
PIN
A personal identification number used to unlock a device.
PASTA SHAPES
Back to CategoriesDifferent Shapes of Pasta
EAR
A type of pasta shaped like small ears, known as 'orecchiette'.
ELBOW
A type of pasta shaped like elbows, known as 'maccheroni alla chitarra'.
RIBBON
A type of pasta that is flat and ribbon-like, such as 'fettuccine' or 'lasagna'.
WHEEL
A type of pasta shaped like small wheels, known as 'ruote' or 'rotelle'.
DOUBLE ___
Back to CategoriesPhrases or Concepts Involving 'Double'
AGENT
Refers to a 'double agent', someone who works for two opposing groups.
DRIBBLE
In sports, 'double dribble' is a violation where a player dribbles the ball with both hands.
JEOPARDY
Refers to 'double jeopardy', a legal principle preventing a person from being tried twice for the same crime.
STANDARD
Refers to 'double standard', a rule or principle applied more strictly to one group than another.