NYT Connections Hints for June 1, 2025 (#759)
Game
DIVE
SLUSH
FENCE
LOCK
SWIM
HEDGE
ICE
HAUNT
MUTUAL
GUARANTEE
JOINT
RIDE
CINCH
SHOOT
TRUST
ESTABLISHMENT
Hints by Category
LOCAL WATERING HOLE
Back to CategoriesInformal terms for a bar or pub
DIVE
A casual, often less fancy bar.
ESTABLISHMENT
A formal term for a business, here referring to a bar or pub.
HAUNT
A place someone frequents, often a bar or pub.
JOINT
A slang term for a place, often a bar or restaurant.
COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON
Back to CategoriesEvents in a modern pentathlon
FENCE
One of the events, involving sword fighting.
RIDE
Refers to horseback riding, another event.
SHOOT
Involves pistol shooting.
SWIM
A swimming event in the pentathlon.
ENSURE, AS A VICTORY
Back to CategoriesWays to guarantee or secure a victory
CINCH
Something that is easy or certain.
GUARANTEE
To promise or ensure something will happen.
ICE
Slang for ensuring a victory, making it certain.
LOCK
To secure something, making it certain.
___ FUND
Back to CategoriesTypes of funds
HEDGE
A hedge fund, an investment fund.
MUTUAL
A mutual fund, a type of investment.
SLUSH
A slush fund, money set aside for unofficial uses.
TRUST
A trust fund, money held in trust for someone.