NYT Connections Hints for April 5, 2026 (#1099)
Game
PIPE
PANCAKE
PULPIT
LIGHT SWITCH
SHELL
VIOLIN
MUSHROOM
ORBIT
COIN
PASTEURIZE
NUCLEUS
MAGNIFYING GLASS
ELECTRON
GOOGOL
DEERSTALKER
THE BIRD
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ATOMIC STRUCTURE TERMS
Back to CategoriesComponents and concepts in atomic physics
ELECTRON
A subatomic particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
NUCLEUS
The central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.
ORBIT
The path an electron takes around the nucleus, often depicted in simplified atomic models.
SHELL
An energy level or region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.
PARTS OF A SHERLOCK HOLMES COSTUME
Back to CategoriesIconic items associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes
DEERSTALKER
A type of cap with front and back peaks, famously worn by Holmes in illustrations and adaptations.
MAGNIFYING GLASS
A handheld lens used by Holmes for examining clues and evidence.
PIPE
A curved smoking pipe, often depicted as part of Holmes' contemplative persona.
VIOLIN
A musical instrument Holmes plays to aid his thinking process, as described in the stories.
THINGS TO FLIP
Back to CategoriesObjects or actions involving a turning or reversing motion
COIN
To toss a coin into the air to make a random decision (e.g., heads or tails).
LIGHT SWITCH
To toggle a switch up or down to turn a light on or off.
PANCAKE
To turn a pancake over in a pan while cooking to cook the other side.
THE BIRD
A slang phrase meaning to give someone the middle finger, a rude hand gesture.
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SLUSH"
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with terms meaning semi-melted snow or a mushy substance
GOOGOL
A mathematical term for the number 10^100, starting with 'goo' (a synonym for slush).
MUSHROOM
A type of fungus, starting with 'mush' (a synonym for slush).
PASTEURIZE
To heat-treat a liquid to kill bacteria, starting with 'paste' (a thick, slush-like substance).
PULPIT
A raised platform in a church, starting with 'pulp' (a soft, wet mass similar to slush).