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NYT Connections Hints for May 5, 2025 (#730)

Game

TORPEDO
BAT
COAST
LEVEL
CAPE
BATON
PLATEAU
HOAGIE
SETTLE
CRUISE
CIGAR
CASTLE
FLOAT
FLATTEN
FANG
DRIFT

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Smooth, effortless movement

COAST
To move without power or effort, often downhill or with momentum.
CRUISE
To travel smoothly at a steady speed, often used for vehicles or ships.
DRIFT
To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
FLOAT
To rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

ASSOCIATED WITH COUNT DRACULA

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Elements linked to the legendary vampire

BAT
A nocturnal flying mammal often associated with vampires.
CAPE
A long, flowing garment worn by Dracula in popular depictions.
CASTLE
Dracula's iconic gothic residence, often depicted as dark and foreboding.
FANG
Sharp teeth used by vampires to bite and drink blood.

STOP CHANGING

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Reaching a state of stability or consistency

FLATTEN
To make something level or stop rising/falling.
LEVEL
To reach a steady state without fluctuations.
PLATEAU
To stabilize after a period of growth or change.
SETTLE
To come to rest or reach a final state.

THINGS THAT ARE LONG AND CYLINDRICAL

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Objects with an elongated, tube-like shape

BATON
A thin stick used by conductors or in relay races.
CIGAR
A rolled tobacco product for smoking.
HOAGIE
A long sandwich, also known as a sub or hero.
TORPEDO
A self-propelled underwater missile.