NYT Connections Hints for December 10, 2024 (#580)
Game
FISH
CALL
WANDA
RAN
INLAND
CRUISE
FUMBLE
TAXI
TOUCHDOWN
DUB
OLIVIA
ROOT
NAME
RUMMAGE
TAKEOFF
LABEL
Hints by Category
GIVE A TITLE TO
Back to CategoriesAssigning a Name or Label
CALL
To give a name or nickname to someone or something.
DUB
To give a nickname or title, often in a creative or informal manner.
LABEL
To assign a category or name to something for identification.
NAME
To give a specific title or designation to someone or something.
PARTS OF A FLIGHT
Back to CategoriesStages of a Flight
CRUISE
The part of the flight where the aircraft is at its cruising altitude and speed.
TAKEOFF
The initial phase where the aircraft leaves the ground and ascends.
TAXI
The movement of the aircraft on the ground before takeoff or after landing.
TOUCHDOWN
The moment the aircraft's wheels make contact with the ground upon landing.
FEEL AROUND (FOR)
Back to CategoriesSearching or Exploring by Touch
FISH
To search for something by feeling around, often underwater.
FUMBLE
To grope or search awkwardly or clumsily.
ROOT
To search or dig around for something, often in a hidden or buried place.
RUMMAGE
To search through something in a disorderly way, often making a mess.
COUNTRIES MINUS FIRST LETTER
Back to CategoriesCountries with the First Letter Removed
INLAND
Refers to the country 'Ireland' with the first letter 'I' removed.
OLIVIA
Refers to the country 'Libya' with the first letter 'L' removed.
RAN
Refers to the country 'Iran' with the first letter 'I' removed.
WANDA
Refers to the country 'Swanda' with the first letter 'S' removed.