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NYT Connections Hints for April 28, 2026 (#1139)

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CALL
TAN
DRY
FLOWER
CHECK
DIAL
FOLD
BID
MATCH
SORT
STAMP
APPEAL
WASH
SCREEN
REQUEST
COUPON

Hints by Category

Earnest Requests or Pleas

APPEAL
An urgent or earnest request for help or sympathy.
BID
An offer or attempt to obtain something, often in a competitive context.
CALL
A request or demand for something, such as a call for action or a phone call.
REQUEST
A polite or formal expression of asking for something.

LAUNDRY DAY VERBS

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Actions Performed During Laundry

DRY
To remove moisture from clothes, typically using a dryer or air drying.
FOLD
To bend and arrange clothes neatly after drying.
SORT
To separate laundry by color, fabric, or care instructions before washing.
WASH
To clean clothes with water and detergent.

THINGS THAT COME IN "BOOKS"

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Items Commonly Found in Book Form

CHECK
A booklet of checks used for banking transactions.
COUPON
A booklet or pad of coupons for discounts.
MATCH
A book of matches, a small cardboard folder containing matches.
STAMP
A book of postage stamps for mailing letters.

Words That Follow 'Sun' to Form Common Terms

DIAL
A sundial, an instrument that uses the sun's shadow to tell time.
FLOWER
A sunflower, a tall plant with large yellow petals that follows the sun.
SCREEN
A sunscreen, a lotion that protects skin from the sun's rays.
TAN
A suntan, the darkening of skin due to sun exposure.