NYT Connections Hints for February 19, 2025 (#654)
Game
TICK
TOCK
DING
DOCK
NICK
COCK
PONY
MOCK
CHIME
PIG
WHARF
SCRATCH
LIGHTHOUSE
CUCKOO
DENT
BOARDWALK
Hints by Category
STRUCTURES BY THE SHORE
Back to CategoriesStructures commonly found near the shore or waterfront
BOARDWALK
A wooden walkway along a beach or waterfront, often used for leisurely strolls.
DOCK
A structure extending from the shore into the water, used for mooring boats or ships.
LIGHTHOUSE
A tower with a bright light at the top, used to guide ships at sea.
WHARF
A structure built along the shore for ships to load and unload cargo or passengers.
SMALL IMPERFECTION
Back to CategoriesMinor flaws or damages
DENT
A small depression or hollow in a surface, often caused by impact.
DING
A small dent or mark, usually caused by a minor collision.
NICK
A small cut or notch, often on the edge of an object.
SCRATCH
A shallow mark or groove on a surface, typically caused by scraping.
SOUNDS A CUCKOO CLOCK MAKES
Back to CategoriesSounds associated with a cuckoo clock
CHIME
A melodious ringing sound, often produced by bells or a clock.
CUCKOO
The sound made by the cuckoo bird, which is mimicked by a cuckoo clock.
TICK
The short, sharp sound made by a clock or watch as it marks each second.
TOCK
The second part of the 'tick-tock' sound made by a clock, often deeper than the 'tick'.
___TAIL
Back to CategoriesWords that can precede 'tail' to form a common phrase or term
COCK
Refers to 'cocktail,' a type of mixed drink.
MOCK
Refers to 'mocktail,' a non-alcoholic mixed drink.
PIG
Refers to 'pigtail,' a type of hairstyle or braid.
PONY
Refers to 'ponytail,' a hairstyle where hair is tied back and hangs down.