NYT Connections Hints for November 30, 2024 (#565)
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ROCK
PALM
FAST
MODERN
NAIL
SWING
SCREW
KNUCKLE
POCKET
ACE
TAP
SWIPE
CURVE
JAZZ
LIFT
CRUSH
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DANCE STYLES
Back to CategoriesTypes of Dance
JAZZ
A style of dance that originated in African American communities in the early 20th century.
MODERN
A style of dance that emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing individual expression and improvisation.
SWING
A lively style of dance that originated in the 1920s-1940s, often associated with swing music.
TAP
A style of dance characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument.
STEAL
Back to CategoriesActions Related to Theft
LIFT
To take something without permission, especially from a store.
PALM
To conceal an object in one's hand, often with the intention of stealing it.
POCKET
To take something and put it in one's pocket, often without permission.
SWIPE
To take something quickly and without permission, often with a swift motion.
PERFORM WELL ON
Back to CategoriesDoing Extremely Well in a Task or Activity
ACE
To perform exceptionally well, often used in the context of exams or tests.
CRUSH
To overwhelm or defeat completely, often used metaphorically to describe doing well in a competition.
NAIL
To perform perfectly, often used in the context of tasks or challenges.
ROCK
To perform extremely well, often used in the context of music or performance.
___BALL PITCHES
Back to CategoriesTypes of Baseball Pitches
CURVE
A pitch that curves in the air, making it difficult for the batter to hit.
FAST
A pitch thrown at high speed, often referred to as a fastball.
KNUCKLE
A pitch thrown with a grip that causes it to flutter unpredictably, named after the knuckleball grip.
SCREW
A pitch that spins in a way that causes it to move erratically, often referred to as a screwball.