NYT Connections Hints for February 4, 2025 (#631)
Game
FILE
SAVE
BUTTER
CHICKEN
SPREAD
SAND
UNDER
STORE
LADY
FAVORITE
STICKY
PRESERVE
KEEP
BUFF
PARLAY
GRIND
Hints by Category
CONSERVE
Back to CategoriesPreservation or Saving
KEEP
To retain or hold onto something.
PRESERVE
To maintain something in its original state or protect it from harm.
SAVE
To keep something for future use or to prevent it from being wasted.
STORE
To keep something in a specific place for future use.
SMOOTH USING FRICTION
Back to CategoriesActions to Smooth or Polish
BUFF
To polish or shine something by rubbing.
FILE
To smooth or shape something using a file.
GRIND
To reduce something to small particles or smooth it by friction.
SAND
To smooth a surface using sandpaper.
SPORTS GAMBLING TERMS
Back to CategoriesTerms Used in Sports Betting
FAVORITE
The team or player expected to win a game or match.
PARLAY
A type of bet where multiple bets are combined into one, with higher risk and reward.
SPREAD
A point spread used to level the playing field between two teams in betting.
UNDER
A bet on the total points scored being less than a specified number.
WORDS BEFORE “FINGERS”
Back to CategoriesCommon Phrases Ending with 'Fingers'
BUTTER
As in 'butter fingers,' meaning someone who drops things easily.
CHICKEN
As in 'chicken fingers,' a popular food item.
LADY
As in 'lady fingers,' a type of cookie or cake.
STICKY
As in 'sticky fingers,' meaning someone who steals or is prone to theft.