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NYT Connections Hints for July 11, 2025 (#801)

Game

UBER
SWAN
LOVE
VIAL
GOOSE
GOOGLE
FOWL
ZOOM
YAHOO
SIREN
MIEN
DODO
PHOTOSHOP
FOLK
GOOF
OFFAL

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COMPANIES THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS

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Brands that are used as verbs in everyday language

GOOGLE
To search for information on the internet using the Google search engine.
PHOTOSHOP
To digitally edit or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop software.
UBER
To arrange for a ride using the Uber ride-hailing service.
ZOOM
To conduct or participate in a video conference using Zoom software.

Terms used to describe a foolish or silly individual

DODO
A term used to describe someone who is slow-witted or out of touch.
GOOF
A silly or foolish person.
GOOSE
A term of endearment or mild insult implying silliness.
YAHOO
A rude, noisy, or violent person; also a term from 'Gulliver's Travels' for a brutish humanoid.

KINDS OF SONGS

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Different types or genres of songs

FOLK
Traditional or contemporary music that is typically passed down through generations.
LOVE
Songs that focus on themes of romance and affection.
SIREN
A song that is alluring or enchanting, often metaphorically compared to the mythical sirens.
SWAN
A song that is graceful or melancholic, often associated with the elegance of a swan.

HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR “DESPICABLE”

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Words that sound like synonyms for 'despicable' but have different meanings

FOWL
A bird, especially a domestic one, but sounds like 'foul' which can mean despicable.
MIEN
A person's look or manner, but sounds like 'mean' which can mean despicable.
OFFAL
The entrails and internal organs of an animal, but sounds like 'awful' which can mean despicable.
VIAL
A small container, typically used for liquids, but sounds like 'vile' which can mean despicable.