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NYT Connections Hints for October 14, 2026 (#1330)

Game

FEED
THING
SERVE
SUGGESTION
FIERY
FLICKER
FLASH
FOMENT
SMASH
HULK
TRACE
FUMBLE
SLICE
WHIFF
VOLLEY
PUNISHER

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Slight indications, clues, or faint signs

FLICKER
A faint or brief sign or indication; a momentary hint.
SUGGESTION
An idea or clue put forward; a hint.
TRACE
A very small amount or sign of something; a hint.
WHIFF
A slight smell or trace; a hint or suggestion of something.

Types of strokes or shots used in tennis

SERVE
The shot that starts a point, hit from behind the baseline into the opponent's service box.
SLICE
A shot hit with backspin, often causing the ball to stay low or curve.
SMASH
A powerful overhead shot hit downward into the opponent's court.
VOLLEY
A shot hit before the ball bounces on one's side of the court.

SUPERHEROES, WITH "THE"

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Superhero names commonly preceded by 'The'

FLASH
The Flash, a DC superhero known for superhuman speed.
HULK
The Hulk, a Marvel superhero who transforms into a giant green powerhouse.
PUNISHER
The Punisher, a Marvel antihero and vigilante who uses extreme force.
THING
The Thing, a member of the Fantastic Four with a rocky, super-strong body.

STARTING WITH "FEE, FI, FO, FUM"

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Words beginning with the sound or letter sequences from the giant's chant 'Fee-fi-fo-fum'

FEED
Begins with the 'FEE' sound; to give food to a person or animal.
FIERY
Begins with the 'FI' sound; burning, intensely hot, or passionate.
FOMENT
Begins with the 'FO' sound; to stir up or incite trouble or conflict.
FUMBLE
Begins with the 'FUM' sound; to handle something clumsily or drop it.