NYT Connections Hints for July 7, 2025 (#792)
Game
DOG
DRIBBLE
SECRET
FOOTPRINT
RAT
SHOOT
LEAK
SPLASH
BANANA
SOURCE
CANARY
BLOCK
MARK
PASS
HAT
IMPACT
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INFORMANT
Back to CategoriesPeople or things that provide information
CANARY
Slang for an informant, originally from miners using canaries to detect gas.
LEAK
To disclose secret information.
RAT
Slang for an informant, often with a negative connotation.
SOURCE
A person or thing that provides information.
BIG IMPRESSION
Back to CategoriesMaking a significant impact or mark
FOOTPRINT
A mark left by a foot or shoe, metaphorically meaning impact.
IMPACT
A strong effect or influence.
MARK
A visible impression or sign, often indicating influence.
SPLASH
To make a striking impression, often suddenly or dramatically.
BASKETBALL MOVES
Back to CategoriesActions or techniques in basketball
BLOCK
Defensive move to stop an opponent's shot.
DRIBBLE
Bouncing the ball while moving.
PASS
Throwing the ball to a teammate.
SHOOT
Attempting to score by throwing the ball into the basket.
TOP ___
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases starting with 'TOP'
BANANA
Refers to 'top banana,' meaning the leader or most important person.
DOG
Refers to 'top dog,' meaning the most dominant or successful person.
HAT
Refers to 'top hat,' a formal hat, but here it might mean 'top of the hat' as a metaphor.
SECRET
Refers to 'top secret,' meaning highly confidential information.