NYT Connections Hints for January 25, 2025 (#627)
Game
GINKGO
SLOPE
EMOJI
ANGLE
DENT
TYCOON
RECESS
MOGUL
LODGE
LUNCH
POD
KARAOKE
CLASS
CYCLE
LIFT
HOMEROOM
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SCHOOL PERIODS
Back to CategoriesPeriods or activities during a school day
CLASS
A scheduled meeting for instruction in a subject.
HOMEROOM
A classroom where students gather at the start of the school day for attendance and announcements.
LUNCH
A break in the school day for students to eat.
RECESS
A break in the school day for students to play or relax.
FEATURES OF A SKI RESORT
Back to CategoriesElements or facilities found at a ski resort
LIFT
A mechanical device used to transport skiers up a slope.
LODGE
A building at a ski resort where skiers can rest, eat, or stay overnight.
MOGUL
A bump or mound of snow on a ski slope, often formed by skiers turning in the same spot.
SLOPE
The inclined surface of a hill or mountain where skiing takes place.
WORDS DERIVED FROM JAPANESE
Back to CategoriesWords in English that originate from Japanese
EMOJI
A small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion, derived from Japanese 'e' (picture) + 'moji' (character).
GINKGO
A type of tree, also known as the maidenhair tree, derived from Japanese 'ginkyō'.
KARAOKE
A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music, derived from Japanese 'kara' (empty) + 'oke' (orchestra).
TYCOON
A wealthy and powerful businessperson, derived from Japanese 'taikun' (great lord).
WORDS AFTER THE PREFIX “TRI-”
Back to CategoriesWords that follow the prefix 'tri-', meaning 'three'
ANGLE
A geometric figure formed by two lines or rays diverging from a common point, often measured in degrees (e.g., triangle).
CYCLE
A series of events that repeat in a regular pattern (e.g., tricycle).
DENT
A hollow or depression in a surface (e.g., trident).
POD
A seed vessel or container (e.g., tripod).