NYT Connections Hints for April 3, 2026 (#1104)
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PETTY
CRUISE
LONG
ZOMBIE
HURRICANE
JONES
GROUND
COLLINS
MISSION
SMALL
LUST
SNIDE
MEAN
THIRST
DAMAGE
ROCKS
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CATTY
Back to CategoriesMean-spirited or petty behavior
MEAN
Unkind, cruel, or malicious in behavior or attitude.
PETTY
Concerned with trivial matters, often in a small-minded or spiteful way.
SMALL
Mean-spirited, petty, or lacking generosity (as in 'small-minded').
SNIDE
Derogatory or mocking in an indirect, sarcastic, or underhanded way.
HANKER (FOR)
Back to CategoriesTo have a strong desire or craving for something
JONES
Slang for having a strong craving or addiction for something (e.g., 'to have a jones for').
LONG
To have a strong, persistent desire or yearning for something.
LUST
An intense, often uncontrollable desire or craving for something.
THIRST
A strong desire or craving for something, often used metaphorically (e.g., 'thirst for knowledge').
COCKTAIL GLASSES
Back to CategoriesTypes of glasses used for serving cocktails
COLLINS
A tall, narrow glass used for drinks like Tom Collins, typically holding 10-14 ounces.
HURRICANE
A large, curvy glass shaped like a hurricane lamp, often used for tropical cocktails.
ROCKS
A short, sturdy glass used for drinks served 'on the rocks' (with ice), also called an old-fashioned glass.
ZOMBIE
A tall, often decorative glass used for the Zombie cocktail, typically holding 14+ ounces.
___ CONTROL
Back to CategoriesPhrases ending with 'control' describing management or regulation
CRUISE
Cruise control - a system in vehicles that maintains a constant speed without driver input.
DAMAGE
Damage control - efforts to minimize or repair harm, especially to reputation.
GROUND
Ground control - personnel who monitor and communicate with aircraft or spacecraft from the ground.
MISSION
Mission control - a center that manages space missions or complex operations.