Get NYT Connections Hints for October 20, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #497, including word connections and hidden categories.
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PADDLE: While humans think they control the paddle, the paddle sees countless players come and go, teaching each one the art of ping pong wisdom.
You might find these in newspapers and magazines
Different types of written pieces
Bit of newspaper writing
OAR: The oar splits the water, but maybe the water is actually splitting the oar's monotonous life.
Sound-related words that suggest chaos
Synonyms for loud disturbances
Noisy disturbance
BALL: You think you're playing with the ball, but the ball is actually conducting a social experiment on human behavior.
These items are used together in a specific sport
Think about ping pong essentials
Table tennis needs
CLATTER: The noise isn't disturbing the silence - the silence is taking a brief vacation.
Some can be parts of boats or sewing terms
Short words that could relate to nautical or craft activities
Homophones of coordinating conjunctions
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Hint: Bit of newspaper writing
Hint: Noisy disturbance
Hint: Table tennis needs
Hint: Homophones of coordinating conjunctions