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NYT Connections Hints for December 16, 2024 (#579)

Game

LIGHT BULB
SNOWBALL
HAM
CHICKEN
PILLOW
YODEL
BAR
FOOD
KNOCK-KNOCK
WALKIE-TALKIE
DING DONG
WATER BALLOON
SATELLITE
DEVIL DOG
AM
HOHO

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TYPES OF RADIO

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Different types of radio communication

AM
Amplitude Modulation, a type of radio broadcasting.
HAM
Amateur radio, operated by hobbyists.
SATELLITE
Radio communication via satellites.
WALKIE-TALKIE
Portable, two-way radio communication device.

KINDS OF PLAY FIGHTS

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Different types of playful combat or fighting

FOOD
Play fights involving food, such as food fights.
PILLOW
Play fights using pillows as soft weapons.
SNOWBALL
Play fights involving throwing snowballs.
WATER BALLOON
Play fights involving throwing water balloons.

Various types of snack cakes

DEVIL DOG
A type of snack cake with a cream-filled center.
DING DONG
A brand of snack cake, also known as 'Hostess Ding Dongs'.
HOHO
A type of snack cake, similar to a chocolate-covered cream-filled cake.
YODEL
A type of snack cake, similar to a Swiss roll.

CLASSIC JOKE STAPLES

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Common elements or themes in classic jokes

BAR
A common setting for jokes, often involving a bartender or patrons.
CHICKEN
A classic joke subject, often used in riddles or puns.
KNOCK-KNOCK
A type of joke that starts with 'knock-knock'.
LIGHT BULB
A common subject in jokes about changing light bulbs.