NYT Connections Hints for May 20, 2026 (#1157)
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HIGH
KEY
INTENSITY
INDEPENDENCE
MIGHT
MODE
MEDIUM
INTERVAL
TRAINING
OFF
FORCE
SIMMER
CONCENTRATION
GROUNDHOG
THE LONGEST
SCALE
Hints by Category
STOVE KNOB SETTINGS
Back to CategoriesCommon settings on a stove or cooktop
HIGH
The highest heat setting, used for boiling or searing.
MEDIUM
A moderate heat setting, suitable for cooking most foods.
OFF
The setting to turn the stove off, meaning no heat.
SIMMER
A low heat setting, used for gently cooking liquids just below boiling.
POTENCY
Back to CategoriesStrength or power of something
CONCENTRATION
The amount of a substance in a mixture, indicating strength.
FORCE
Physical strength or energy exerted.
INTENSITY
The degree of strength or force, often of a feeling or effect.
MIGHT
Great power or strength, often physical or authoritative.
MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS
Back to CategoriesFundamental concepts in music theory
INTERVAL
The distance between two pitches or notes.
KEY
The tonal center or home note of a piece of music.
MODE
A type of scale with a specific pattern of intervals (e.g., major, minor).
SCALE
A sequence of notes in ascending or descending order, forming the basis of melodies.
"___ DAY" MOVIES
Back to CategoriesMovie titles that end with 'Day'
GROUNDHOG
Refers to the film 'Groundhog Day' (1993), about a man reliving the same day.
INDEPENDENCE
Refers to the film 'Independence Day' (1996), about an alien invasion on July 4th.
THE LONGEST
Refers to the film 'The Longest Day' (1962), about D-Day in WWII.
TRAINING
Refers to the film 'Training Day' (2001), about a corrupt police officer's training of a rookie.