NYT Connections Hints for May 26, 2025 (#749)
Game
JOKER
TEDDY
SHEET
FRIDGE
POLAR
TOWEL
COUNTER
GUMMY
SLIP
DIN
WASHCLOTH
HOSE
REVERSE
PILLOWCASE
GARTER
OPPOSITE
Hints by Category
ITEMS IN A LINEN CLOSET
Back to CategoriesCommon items found in a linen closet
PILLOWCASE
A removable fabric cover for a pillow.
SHEET
A large piece of fabric used to cover a mattress.
TOWEL
A piece of absorbent fabric used for drying.
WASHCLOTH
A small cloth used for washing the face or body.
DIAMETRIC
Back to CategoriesOpposite or contrasting terms
COUNTER
To oppose or respond to something.
OPPOSITE
Directly contrary or facing something.
POLAR
Relating to the poles or complete opposites.
REVERSE
To go backward or opposite in direction.
LINGERIE
Back to CategoriesTypes of lingerie or intimate apparel
GARTER
A band worn around the leg to hold up stockings.
HOSE
A term for stockings or tights.
SLIP
A dress worn under other garments for smoothness.
TEDDY
A one-piece form of lingerie combining a top and panty.
CARD GAMES WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Back to CategoriesCard games with their first letter altered
DIN
Derived from 'Gin' (Gin Rummy), with the first letter changed.
FRIDGE
Derived from 'Bridge' (Contract Bridge), with the first letter changed.
GUMMY
Derived from 'Rummy' (a group of matching-card games), with the first letter changed.
JOKER
Derived from 'Poker', with the first letter changed.