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NYT Connections Hints for May 2, 2025 (#725)

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DOG
STATUE
GOOSE
PROP
TURTLE
BOTTLE
WING
BUST
SUPPORT
RELIEF
BREAK
LINK
POST
RIB
TORSO
BRACE

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Types of Sculptures or Carved Art

BUST
A sculpted representation of a person's head and shoulders.
RELIEF
A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background.
STATUE
A free-standing sculpture representing a person, animal, or abstract concept.
TORSO
The trunk of the human body, often used in sculpture to represent the body without limbs or head.

Structural Supports or Metaphorical Strength

BRACE
A device that clamps things tightly together or supports a structure.
POST
A sturdy upright piece of wood or metal used as a support.
PROP
A support used to hold something up or in place.
SUPPORT
To bear the weight of something or provide assistance.

Common BBQ or Grilled Foods

DOG
Short for 'hot dog,' a grilled sausage in a bun.
LINK
Short for 'sausage link,' a small, connected sausage.
RIB
Meat from the rib section of an animal, often grilled.
WING
Chicken wings, a popular BBQ or grilled dish.

Phrases or Idioms Involving 'Neck'

BOTTLE
'Bottle neck' refers to a narrow section of a road or a point of congestion.
BREAK
'Break neck' means extremely fast or dangerous speed.
GOOSE
'Goose neck' refers to a flexible or curved pipe or connector.
TURTLE
'Turtle neck' is a high, close-fitting collar on a sweater or shirt.