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NYT Connections Hints for August 8, 2026 (#1239)

Game

EASY
WHOOPEE
BELT
GOGGLES
CUTIE
PHRASE
PIN
COUCH
HOT DOG
EFFECTS
EXPRESS
RAZOR
I OWE YOU
YAHOO
FRAME
HURRAH

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QUAINT EXPRESSIONS OF EXCITEMENT

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Dated exclamations of enthusiasm or joy

HOT DOG
An exclamation used to express excitement or delight, often considered old-fashioned.
HURRAH
A cheerful cry or shout of joy, approval, or encouragement.
WHOOPEE
A loud, playful cry of joy or excitement.
YAHOO
An exclamation of excitement or exuberance; also a term for a crude, rowdy person.

To express or communicate in words

COUCH
To express (words) in a particular style or manner.
EXPRESS
To convey a thought, feeling, or idea.
FRAME
To formulate or express words in a particular way.
PHRASE
To express in a particular way with words.

WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS AS HOMOPHONES

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Words that can be abbreviated by letters sounding like them

CUTIE
A term of endearment; abbreviated as 'Q.T.' (sounding like 'cutie').
EASY
Not difficult; abbreviated as 'E-Z' (sounding like 'easy').
EFFECTS
Results or changes; abbreviated as 'FX' (sounding like 'effects').
I OWE YOU
A phrase indicating a debt; abbreviated as 'IOU' (each letter sounds like the words).

Things that can follow 'safety'

BELT
A strap securing a person in a vehicle (safety belt).
GOGGLES
Protective eyewear (safety goggles).
PIN
A small fastening device with a protective covering (safety pin).
RAZOR
A shaving tool with a guarded blade (safety razor).