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Forbes
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
NYT ‘Connections' Hints For Monday, June 16: Clues And Answers For Today's Game
Each day's game of NYT Connections goes live at midnight local time. Before we get to today's Connections hints and answers, here are Sunday's: Happy Monday, Connectors! I hope you had a terrific weekend. I'm glad to be back with you here until Friday. For the newcomers out there, I kick off the Monday edition of this column with an upbeat song. The aim is to lighten your spirits, put a smile on your face and maybe get your toes tapping or whole body moving. I don't know a whole lot about K-pop. Some artists (Blackpink, Le Sserafim and, of course, BTS) and songs from the scene sometimes blip on my radar. This one, "Lemon Drop" by Ateez, did just that a couple of days ago and it's an absolute bop. I don't think we, as a society, have agreed on the song of the summer yet, but this feels like a strong contender: Before we begin, we have a great little community on Discord, where we chat about NYT Connections, the rest of the NYT games and all kinds of other stuff. Everyone who has joined has been lovely. It's a fun hangout spot, and you're more than welcome to hang out with us. Discord is also the best way to give me any feedback about the column, especially on the rare (or not-so-rare) occasions that I mess something up. I don't look at the comments or Twitter much. You can also read my weekend editions of this column at my new newsletter, Pastimes. Today's NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 16 are coming right up. Connections is a free, popular New York Times daily word game. You get a new puzzle at midnight every day. You can play on the NYT's website or Games app. You're presented with a grid of 16 words. Your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them. The groups could be things like items you can click, names for research study participants or words preceded by a body part. There's only one solution for each puzzle, and you'll need to be careful when it comes to words that might fit into more than one category. You can shuffle the words to perhaps help you see links between them. Each group is color coded. The yellow group is usually the easiest to figure out, blue and green fall in the middle, and the purple group is usually the most difficult one. The purple group often involves wordplay. Select four words you think go together and press Submit. If you make a guess and you're incorrect, you'll lose a life. If you're close to having a correct group, you might see a message telling you that you're one word away from getting it right, but you'll still need to figure out which one to swap. If you make four mistakes, it's game over. Let's make sure that doesn't happen with the help of some hints, and, if you're really struggling, today's Connections answers. As with Wordle and other similar games, it's easy to share results with your friends on social media and group chats. If you have an NYT All Access or Games subscription, you can access the publication's Connections archive. This includes every previous game of Connections, so you can go back and play any of those that you have missed. Aside from the first 60 games or so, you should be able to find our hints Google if you need them! Just click here and add the date of the game for which you need clues or the answers to the search query. Scroll slowly! Just after the hints for each of today's Connections groups, I'll reveal what the groups are without immediately telling you which words go into them. Today's 16 words are... And the hints for today's Connections groups are: Need some extra help? Be warned: we're starting to get into spoiler territory. Let's take a look at one word for each group. Today's Connections word hints are… Today's Connections groups are... Spoiler alert! Don't scroll any further down the page until you're ready to find out today's Connections answers. This is your final warning! Today's Connections answers are... A really straightforward game for me today. For once, the purples were clear as day right out of the gate. SHIPSHAPE and BUSSBOY didn't make sense with anything else, and it only took me a moment to find the other two words. GARNISH was then my entry point into the blues, and COASTER confirmed my suspicion. The greens then fit together very neatly, as did the yellows. No problem at all with this one, and I even got a revere rainbow on the 111th day of my current win streak. Here's my grid: 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 That's all there is to it for today's Connections clues and answers. Be sure to check my blog tomorrow for hints and the solution for Tuesday's game if you need them. P.S. I mentioned this song in a hint the other day and now feels like the right time to recommend it. An all-time classic: Have a great day! Stay hydrated! Be kind to yourself and others! Call someone you love! Please follow my blog for more coverage of NYT Connections and other word games, and even some video game news, insights and analysis. It helps me out a lot! Sharing this column with other people who play Connections would be appreciated too. You can also read my weekend editions of this column at my new newsletter, Pastimes.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3': ATEEZ returns with summer vibes in new album featuring the title track 'Lemon Drop'
Ateez are all set to start a new chapter with their latest comeback, 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3', today. Before the official release of their new album, the group held an official press conference to brief the public about their plans for the future, their new album, music video, and more. Ateez talk about 'Golden Hour' and ' Lemon Drop ' Hong Joong, the leader of the group, introduced their new album and comeback after 7 months, stating that 'It's our first new mini album in seven months. It's the long-awaited Part 3. We've been preparing for a long time. We'll work hard to promote in order to meet expectations,' as per reports from Soompi. Hong Joong also talked about the album and the new music that the group is making a comeback with. He described the title song 'Lemon Drop' as "an R&B hip-hop genre song with a refreshing vibe, containing ATEEZ's sweet and tangy confession." Providing more context, he shared that 'I've heard this summer is going to be hotter. It's a song that can fill the hot summer days with ATEEZ's excitement." Yeongsang also talked about what the group had in mind while preparing for the comeback, stating that 'It's our first summer song in a long while, so we thought about it a lot, and the members worked hard to prepare,' while Wooyoung added to the conversation and shared that 'Through this album, we tried to showcase ATEEZ's unique colours. I hope you recognise our sincerity.' Hong Joong continued, sharing that "For those familiar with ATEEZ's intense music, they might think, 'Has ATEEZ's style changed?'" It's not that our pursuit has changed, but this genre of song best fits the message we wanted to convey in this series." Wooyoung also talked about wanting to show a refreshing side of Ateez. He shared that "Since we've been doing intense songs, I think this one feels fresher compared to what ATEEZ has done so far. I want to hear people say, 'ATEEZ is good at summer songs too.' Intense and strong songs are great, but these kinds of songs suit them well too.' It would be nice to have the title 'Summer is ATEEZ' as well." Members share which scene they like the most from the 'Lemon Drop' music video While talking about the music video and shoot for their title track 'Lemon Drop', the members all shared which scene from the awaited music video they liked the most. Yunho talked about watching the music video for the first time at the press conference itself and shared that he thought Hong Joong's rapping scene was his favourite. He shared that 'The music video itself is so fresh and sexy, but I personally like Hongjoong's rap part while he's sweating inside a car. It was the last filming [for that day], so we left him and went home.' He also added that there is a scene in the final music video where the members are rapping while driving a car. He fondly recalled filming the scene with his fellow members and shared that 'We didn't think of it as filming but rather going on a drive.'
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
ATEEZ's new launch Lemon Drop has fans melting. Watch
ATEEZ have dropped their latest summer anthem, and let's just say, it's not just the temperature that's rising. With their new title track, Lemon Drop, from the 12th mini-album Golden Hour: Part.3, the K-pop powerhouses take a bold, sensual title track, Lemon Drop, is less about cooling down and more about making hearts race with the members drenched in white fits, and sultry visuals. If this is the taste of summer, ATINYs [fans] are gladly melting. From the very first scene with Mingi to Hongjoong sweating in the car with his eyes locked on the camera, it is clear that the members- Mingi, Hongjoong, Yeosang, Wooyoung, San, Yunho, Seonghwa, Jongho- own their seductive era. The video plays like a daydream soaked in sunlight and desire as it captures the impulsive energy of youth and the adrenaline of The song itself is a groovy and funk-laced confession. 'Ain't nobody, yeah / You know you're the hottie, yeah' — the hook lands like a flirtatious whisper, while the verses tease and entice. 'You caught my attention, eyes locked onto you / You're the kind of muse that I admire,' lyrics that feel like they're written for every ATINY music video sees the members at a car wash garage serving everything that you hoped they would! Whether it's Seonghwa's smirk, San's eye contact, or Mingi's hypnotic gaze, Lemon Drop oozes confidence, charisma, and an unapologetic embrace of their grown-up aren't just back. They're bolder, hotter, and vibing hard. The album has a total of 5 tracks and is now out.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ateez returns with cool summer vibe
Group promises 'many albums ahead,' hopes to share good news about its future soon Boy band Ateez has returned with its 12th EP, opting for a looser and cooler vibe compared to its usual intensity in time for the summber season. Ateez's 'Golden Hour: Part 3' was released seven months after its predecessor and signals a notable shift in sound and attitude. Leader Hongjoong underscored that the release, consisting of five tracks including the main track 'Lemon Drop,' is full of the feeling of a fresh new summer. ''Lemon Drop' is a summer song with a story of sweet, fresh confession. I've heard that this year's summer will be really hot, and this track might be the way to cool things down,' said Hongjoong during the press conference held in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Thursday. Wooyoung described the main track as 'addictive,' with a captivating hook and choreography. Compared to the group's signature performances, 'Lemon Drop' brings a looser, breezier R&B hip-hop vibe. 'Our last main track had a heavy, refined charm, but 'Lemon Drop' is bright and refreshing,' said Mingi. 'Many of the B-sides also remind us of summer nights, so we hope fans take interest in them too.' Ateez has steadily built a global presence in recent years, wrapping up its world tour recently. The group's 11th EP, 'Golden Hour: Part. 2,' released in November 2024, topped the Billboard 200 chart and reached No. 4 on the UK's Official Albums Chart. 'We're thankful to our fans for helping us achieve such great results on the Billboard 200 and other charts,' said Yeosang. 'Rather than feeling pressured by chart performance, we just hope to create meaningful memories and stay healthy during our activities.' Following the release, Ateez will embark on another world tour in July. 'We're including performances fans have repeatedly asked for, and trying out new concepts we've never attempted before,' shared Yunho. Now in its seventh year — a critical point in the K-pop industry often tied to contract renewals — the group was asked about their future as a team. 'The eight of us have been thinking a lot about what more we can show together. We'll do our best to share good news with you in the near future,' Hongjoong responded. Though this album signals a new side of Ateez, the members emphasized that their drive to evolve hasn't changed. 'What we think is 'cool' is having the courage to try new things without fear,' said San. 'We still have many albums ahead, and we'll keep working hard to show you even better versions of ourselves.'
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
28 Great Gifts From Black-Owned Businesses
A trio of Teaspressa Minute Flavored Martini Cubes for an instant Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, or Cosmopolitan without all the fuss of buying ingredients, measuring, and cleanup afterwards. Just add one or two of the cubes to a shot of alcohol and voila! A tube of 54 Throne's multi-tasking body butter with a blend of shea butter, baobab oil, and jojoba oil to give them the gift of oh-so-smooth skin. Wherever they apply this — hands, feet, or body — they'll love the rich, buttery formula that leaves skin soft, nourished, and totally unbothered by dryness. "Dry skin... never heard of her!" A "Champagne Showers" candle from beauty influencer Jackie Aina's Forvr Mood brand because it'll look beautiful on their coffee table and fill their home with a blended scent of bergamot, peach fizz, and creamy woods. Even if they decide to skip their weekend brunch plans, they can still enjoy the ~vibes~ from the comfort of their living room when they light this and sip on a homemade mimosa. Cheers to that! 🥂 Or a "Frederick" candle from Harlem Candle Company, which pays tribute to Frederick Douglass — the scent is inspired by the orangery garden where he grew up. It has fragrance notes of smoked yuzu, ginger blossom, and suede. Plus, it comes in a beautiful glass jar that can be used afterward as a cocktail glass or vase. Or! A geode candle with a luxe amber saffron scent and equally beautiful aesthetic. Designed with a goal to find "the meeting point of raw natural minerals and industrial concrete" this stunner has a classic marbled base with a bold, gold, geode break from tradition. A pair of Savage X Fenty seamless leggings that are likely to be the BEST leggings they will own. These are incredibly soft and thick with flatlock seams, so they don't leave uncomfy marks on the stomach. They're also super high-waisted and stay in place well, so they won't ever have to worry about constantly tugging them up. Oh, and VPL? Don't know her! Their favorite flavor of pie, shipped right to their door (apple? key lime? three-berry? cherry?) from NYC bakery Little Pie Company. They'll be thanking you with every slice! Little Pie Company is a Black-owned bakery in New York City. Get a pie from Little Pie Company on Goldbelly for $62.95+ (sampler sets also available). A vibrant throw pillow — if they're a sneakerhead or streetwear-lover, then they'll definitely appreciate this unique design. The summery colors are sure to add some new life to their living space, while also giving them a comfy place to rest their head after a long day. A gift subscription to The Sip, a subscription box of all *sparkling wines* for a little extra celebration as needed all year long. And a stunning set of colorful wineglasses that are seriously going to take their wine nights and dinner parties to another level. They're elegant, fun, and ready to give them a great excuse for buying a new bottle of Pinot Grigio. A gorgeously detailed puzzle if they've been wanting a fun activity to do rather than scrolling TikTok for hours. These 500-piece puzzles are filled with vibrant, hand-drawn images and pair great with a good ol' yap session and a glass of wine. A box of Maya's classic cookies so you can treat your best bud to cookies for dinner. The mix includes a birthday cake, snickerdoodle, marble fudge, chocolate chip, s'mores, and double chocolate chunk. Being an adult is pretty ~sweet~ at times. A cushioned seat perfect for the sports fan in your life — those bleachers and hard stadium seats just aren't comfy enough for a three-hour game! They're even complete with pockets to keep those must-haves within reach and shoulder straps for effortless carrying. A bottle of luxurious Chris Collins, Lust Oud Delice parfum with hints of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and oud that'll be as much of a gift to yourself since you're the one who'll enjoy the scent of your loved one. Not only is the fragrance so alluring, but the bottle is gorgeously inspired by the flasks used during the 1920s speakeasies. A female rappers sweatshirt basically guaranteed to have any hip-hop fan shuffling through their favorite Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, and Cardi B songs every time they wear it. It's perfect for lounging around the house or throwing on with some sneakers and hoop earrings. BeautyStat's new C Lip Serum with SPF 30 because they deserve a lippie that gives them a nice pop of color *and* protection from the sun! With l'ascorbic acid and peptides for hydration, this lip serum will be a necessity they'll never want to leave home without. A tequila-infusing kit so they can make their very own spicy margarita in the comfort of their own home and without having to follow a recipe or shop for special ingredients. The pouch is filled with dehydrated citrus, including oranges, limes, and grapefruits, plus dehydrated pineapple and jalapeno for the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. A luxurious Brandon Blackwood iridescent Slim Trunk — this piece of fashion ART is the moment! It's just the right size for their phone, keys, cards, and lip gloss, and it comes with a chain strap so they can wear it crossbody if they don't want to carry it. They can wear this statement bag with the simplest outfit ever, and they'll still be getting showered with compliments on their impeccable taste. A *gorgeous* handmade floral tray for them to use as a jewelry dish, a catchall, or a rolling tray. TBH, they might not want to put anything on it and just use it as a stunning decor piece for their coffee table. 😍 A waterproof Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix multi-use pigment *perfect* for all lazy beauty lovers (🙋♀️). This will be their eyeshadow, lip gloss, highlighter, and eyeliner all wrapped up in one. This fan fave is beloved for its creamy texture and buildable all-over high pigment color. Thanks to you, they'll be able to achieve a unique, vibrant look in just minutes. A pair of twin earrings crafted with freshwater pearls and silver, for the person you know who celebrates their sense of self by being a positively unmatched style icon. And don't stop there! Shop by collection to see the deep, personal connection every piece pulls from history, legacy, mysticism, and more. A hydrating LYS Beauty lip-plumping glossy lip balm infused with a fruit and vegetable extract blend, chai seed oil, and hyaluronic acid — your bestie will basically be indebted to you after they see the juicy, plump lips that this gives them. A scented floral body oil so they can add a touch of ~indulgence~ to their skincare routine. This petal-infused, all-natural oil blend comes in three intoxicating scents and will give them a spa-like glow and deliciously silky skin. A leopard head wrap made with 100% polyester and boasting a truly timeless style. Leopard print with *always* be in. I mean, it's called a catwalk for a reason. A tranquility foot soak formulated with non-toxic and organic-certified ingredients. If your loved one, like the brand's owner, loves self-care but is tired of how many products use tea tree oil, you've just found their feet a new magic potion in a bottle! When it comes to soaking your toes after a long day on your feet, lavender and mint are SO the way to go. A Riot Swim one-piece right in time for the summer, because everyone needs a classic swimsuit that is sure to draw some attention as you skip towards the poolside bar for yet another pina colada. An 18K gold vermeil herringbone necklace, so you can win the "Friend of the Year" award. You're gonna end up buying two, one for your buddy, and a second just for yourself — because this is just too pretty to give up. A Be Rooted notebook great for that friend who loves to journal. This is the perfect size for them to scribble their thoughts, ideas, or dreams — and it even has dates across the top so they can keep their entries organized. You, taking your rightful place as the best gift giver in the friend group: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
