NYT Connections Hints for July 5, 2025 (#796)
Game
SHORT
PINE
FOLD
LAUNDRY
LONG
BUCKET
BURN
STING
TO-DO
SCHEME
STIR
RACKET
BEAT
ITCH
HUSTLE
BLEND
Hints by Category
CON GAME
Back to CategoriesDeceptive or fraudulent schemes
HUSTLE
A deceptive or fraudulent activity, often involving quick money-making schemes.
RACKET
An illegal or dishonest business or activity.
SCHEME
A plan or plot, often with a negative connotation of deceit.
STING
A carefully planned undercover operation to catch criminals.
COMBINE, AS BAKING INGREDIENTS
Back to CategoriesMixing methods in baking
BEAT
To mix ingredients vigorously to incorporate air.
BLEND
To mix ingredients until they are uniformly combined.
FOLD
To gently combine ingredients without deflating the mixture.
STIR
To mix ingredients in a circular motion until combined.
YEARN
Back to CategoriesStrong desires or longings
BURN
To have a strong desire or passion for something.
ITCH
To have a persistent craving or urge.
LONG
To have a strong wish or desire for something.
PINE
To yearn deeply for something or someone, often with melancholy.
KINDS OF LISTS
Back to CategoriesDifferent types of lists
BUCKET
A 'bucket list' is a list of things one wants to do before dying.
LAUNDRY
A 'laundry list' is a long list of items, often tedious or exhaustive.
SHORT
A 'short list' is a narrowed-down list of finalists or top choices.
TO-DO
A 'to-do list' is a list of tasks that need to be completed.