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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KINDS OF CARVINGS
Back to CategoriesTypes 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.
PILLAR
Back to CategoriesStructural 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.
BBQ OFFERING
Back to CategoriesCommon 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.
___NECK
Back to CategoriesPhrases 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.