NYT Connections Hints for May 22, 2025 (#753)
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ASTERISK
SHREK
BRIDGE TROLL
POOL
HULK
SPHINX
CATCH
GRINCH
RIDDLER
ELPHABA
OBELISK
STRINGS
CAPITOL
CONDITION
MAD HATTER
MALL
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FINE PRINT
Back to CategoriesDetails or Conditions in Contracts
ASTERISK
A symbol used to indicate a footnote or additional information, often found in fine print.
CATCH
Refers to hidden conditions or drawbacks in an agreement.
CONDITION
A stipulation or requirement in a contract or agreement.
STRINGS
Refers to attached conditions or limitations, as in 'no strings attached'.
CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN
Back to CategoriesFictional Characters Known for Green Skin
ELPHABA
The Wicked Witch of the West from 'Wicked', known for her green skin.
GRINCH
The green, grumpy character from Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
HULK
A Marvel superhero known for his green skin and super strength.
SHREK
The titular ogre from the 'Shrek' franchise, known for his green skin.
FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
Back to CategoriesLandmarks and Features of the National Mall
CAPITOL
The United States Capitol building, located at the eastern end of the National Mall.
MALL
The National Mall itself, a large open area in Washington D.C. with many monuments and museums.
OBELISK
The Washington Monument, an obelisk located on the National Mall.
POOL
Reflecting pools, such as the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.
FAMOUS RIDDLE-GIVERS
Back to CategoriesCharacters Known for Posing Riddles
BRIDGE TROLL
A mythical creature known for asking riddles to travelers before allowing them to cross a bridge.
MAD HATTER
A character from 'Alice in Wonderland' known for his riddles and nonsensical questions.
RIDDLER
A Batman villain known for his love of riddles and puzzles.
SPHINX
A mythical creature from Greek mythology known for posing riddles to travelers.