June 17, 2024

NYT Connections Hint - June 17, 2024

Hey there, puzzle enthusiasts! 🎮 Ready to dive into today’s mind-bender? We've got packages, lip love, tight spots, and degrees to explore! Prepare to flex those brain muscles and have a laugh or two along the way! 🤓💌💋

Word Explanations

  • FIX

    • Oops! Stuck in a pickle and don't know whether to laugh or cry? Welcome to this classic dilemma! 🛠️

  • SHIP

    • Whether it’s a box of love or a nifty online order, this is getting it where it needs to go. 📦✈️

  • HOLE

    • Whether it's jumping into one or filling one up—a perilous situation just waiting for a solution. 🕳️

  • STAIN

    • This is for when you want your lips to say, 'I woke up like this.' Less maintenance, more sass! 🔥

  • TEMPERATURE

    • Whether it's hot or cold, this tells you if you should party inside or brave the sunshine. 🌞🌡

  • LINER

    • For the more precise lipstick addicts who love to draw outside the lines—and we all know someone like that! 💄

  • ANGLE

    • This is what you angle for when sending letters or (back in the day) meeting your pen pal in style. ✉️

  • SPOT

    • You had one job—stay calm. But guess what? Welcome to the hot spot, my friend! 😅

  • BALM

    • Keep your lips moisturized and ready for action with a swipe of this magic! 💋

  • EDUCATION

    • Degrees aren't just for nerds—they're a spicy chat about how learned you've become. 🎓

  • SEND

    • This action will take your message to your favorite pen pal faster than you can say special delivery! 🚀

  • CRIME

    • A dark, twisty twist measuring how dastardly deeds unravel. Channel your inner detective! 🕵️‍♂️

  • MAIL

    • When you've got a letter or that elusive postcard to send, this is your go-to action! 📨

  • CORNER

    • Ever felt like you're backed into one of these? Just take a breath, because there's always a way out! 🌪️

  • GLOSS

    • Get that shiny, mesmerizing look with a bit of this. Perfect for signaling spaceships or dreamy dates. 😜

  • POST

    • Putting it out there for the world, whether it's a letter or venting on the internet. Pre-internet social media, basically. 📫

Theme Hints

  1. DELIVER, AS A PACKAGE

    • When you've got something boxed up and ready to go, these verbs are your trusty sidekicks! 📦

  2. KINDS OF LIP MAKEUP

    • When you're looking to perfect that pout, these products are makeup bag must-haves. 💄

  3. PREDICAMENT

    • When you're in a bind and don't know how you'll slip out, you might use these words! 🙃

  4. MEASURED IN DEGREES

    • Whether in academia or just checking the weather, these are all about degrees. 🌡

Answers Explanation

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  1. DELIVER, AS A PACKAGE

    :MAIL,POST,SEND,SHIP

    • Whether you're mailing a letter or shipping a gift, these are all about getting things from Point A to Point B. No frills, just seals and wheels. 📬

  2. KINDS OF LIP MAKEUP

    :BALM,GLOSS,LINER,STAIN

    • These magical lip creations can transform any pout from basic to BAM! 😘 They're essentials for anyone looking to add a little pop to their look.

  3. PREDICAMENT

    :CORNER,FIX,HOLE,SPOT

    • Ah, the classic 'uh-oh'. These words will have you biting your lip, hoping for a way out, especially when that spot becomes a fix. 😅

  4. MEASURED IN DEGREES

    :ANGLE,CRIME,EDUCATION,TEMPERATURE

    • From the heat of the moment to studying and sleuthing skills, it's all about those intricate measurements marked by degrees. 📏

And that's a wrap, folks! You've navigated through packages, puckered up, dodged dilemmas, and delved into degrees today. 🎁💋 It's been a mixed bag of deliveries, lip strategies, tight spots, and measurements. Whether you're mailing goods, glossing lips, sticking to a corner, or feeling the heat, we've got you covered. Remember, when in a sticky spot, sometimes it's best to just GLOSS over it! 😏 So until next time, keep it classy and sassy, and remember—if you can measure it, you can master it. Stay cool, and keep the good vibes rolling! 🌟😎📦✉️