NYT Connections Hints for December 8, 2024 (#577)
Game
SANDWICH
CATERPILLAR
SHOEHORN
SEOUL
SLUG
WRAP
WEDGE
SOCK
PUMA
BELT
METTLE
DOVE
INDY
GREYHOUND
BLOW
SQUEEZE
Hints by Category
PUNCH
Back to CategoriesActions involving force or impact
BELT
To hit or strike with a belt, often used metaphorically.
BLOW
A forceful hit or strike.
SOCK
To hit someone forcefully, often with a closed fist.
SLUG
To hit someone with a quick, forceful punch.
CRAM
Back to CategoriesForcing or squeezing something into a limited space
SANDWICH
To place something between two other things, often tightly.
SHOEHORN
To force something into a position where it doesn't naturally fit.
SQUEEZE
To press on something from opposite sides to compress it.
WEDGE
To force something into a narrow space or gap.
COMPANIES NAMED AFTER ANIMALS
Back to CategoriesCorporations named after animals
CATERPILLAR
A company known for manufacturing heavy machinery, named after the large, slow-moving insect.
DOVE
A brand of soap and other personal care products, named after the dove, a symbol of peace.
GREYHOUND
A bus company, named after the fast-running dog breed.
PUMA
A sports apparel company, named after the large, fast-running cat.
HOMOPHONES OF MUSIC GENRES
Back to CategoriesWords that sound like music genres but have different meanings
INDY
Sounds like 'indie,' a music genre, but means 'independent' or 'Indiana'.
METTLE
Sounds like 'metal,' a music genre, but means 'courage' or 'spirit'.
SEOUL
Sounds like 'soul,' a music genre, but is the capital of South Korea.
WRAP
Sounds like 'rap,' a music genre, but means 'to cover or enclose'.