NYT Connections Hints for May 1, 2025 (#727)
Game
POCKET
SHAKE
PURSE
PAN
POT
DOLLY
FUN
PRIZE
TRAVEL
BREAK
BITE
KICK
ZOOM
DROP
REWARD
TILT
Hints by Category
WINNINGS
Back to CategoriesRewards or Prizes
POT
A collective sum of money, often in gambling or contests.
PRIZE
An award given for victory or superiority.
PURSE
A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition.
REWARD
Something given in return for good behavior or achievement.
STOP, AS A HABIT
Back to CategoriesCeasing a Habitual Action
BREAK
To end or interrupt a habit.
DROP
To stop doing or using something.
KICK
To overcome or give up a habit, often with effort.
SHAKE
To get rid of or free oneself from a habit.
MOVIE CAMERA VERBS
Back to CategoriesActions Related to Camera Movement
DOLLY
To move the camera forward or backward on a wheeled platform.
PAN
To rotate the camera horizontally from a fixed position.
TILT
To pivot the camera vertically up or down.
ZOOM
To adjust the lens to magnify or reduce the image.
WORDS THAT PRECEDE "-SIZE" TO MEAN SMALL
Back to CategoriesModifiers Indicating Small Size
BITE
As in 'bite-size,' meaning small enough to eat in one bite.
FUN
As in 'fun-size,' often referring to small, enjoyable portions.
POCKET
As in 'pocket-size,' meaning small enough to fit in a pocket.
TRAVEL
As in 'travel-size,' referring to small, portable versions of products.