NYT Connections Hints for April 18, 2025 (#682)
Game
GOOD
BOY
BANJO
BIRDS
NOSE
MAN
POSSESSION
GOODNESS
BELONGING
HAUNTING
APPLE
CARD
SHINING
EFFECT
WOW
EXORCIST
Hints by Category
INTERJECTIONS
Back to CategoriesExpressions used to convey strong emotions or reactions
BOY
An exclamation of surprise or emphasis, e.g., 'Boy, that was close!'
GOODNESS
An expression of surprise or shock, e.g., 'Oh my goodness!'
MAN
An informal exclamation, e.g., 'Man, that's crazy!'
WOW
An expression of amazement or admiration, e.g., 'Wow, that's incredible!'
HORROR MOVIES, WITH “THE”
Back to CategoriesClassic horror movies that begin with 'The'
BIRDS
Refers to Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' (1963).
EXORCIST
Refers to 'The Exorcist' (1973), a famous supernatural horror film.
HAUNTING
Refers to 'The Haunting' (1963 or 1999), a psychological horror film.
SHINING
Refers to Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' (1980), based on Stephen King's novel.
THINGS YOU CAN PICK
Back to CategoriesObjects or actions involving selection or physical picking
APPLE
A fruit that can be picked from a tree.
BANJO
A musical instrument that can be 'picked' (played by plucking strings).
CARD
Can refer to 'picking a card' in games or magic tricks.
NOSE
Colloquially refers to the act of 'picking one's nose.'
PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
Back to CategoriesTerms related to ownership or belongings, with the last letter 'S' removed
BELONGING
An item that is owned by someone (from 'belongings').
EFFECT
Refers to personal items (from 'effects,' meaning belongings).
GOOD
Refers to personal property (from 'goods').
POSSESSION
Something owned by a person (from 'possessions').