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NYT Connections Hints for July 19, 2025 (#808)

Game

TACK
TAP
RAP
SNAP
LEO
BRAD
SPIKE
DON
NAIL
WELL
MIC
PASS
SPRING
RAIN
PUNT
PIN

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SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER

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Natural or artificial sources of potable water

RAIN
Precipitation collected for drinking purposes.
SPRING
A natural source of water flowing from the ground.
TAP
Water supplied through a faucet connected to a municipal system.
WELL
A hole dug or drilled to access groundwater.

THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH A FOOTBALL

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Actions performed with an American football

PASS
To throw the ball to a teammate.
PUNT
To drop and kick the ball before it hits the ground.
SNAP
The action of passing the ball from the center to start a play.
SPIKE
To throw the ball forcefully to the ground in celebration.

SHARP FASTENERS

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Pointed objects used to join materials together

BRAD
A thin, small nail with a slight projection.
NAIL
A slender piece of metal used to fasten things together.
PIN
A thin piece of metal used to hold things in place.
TACK
A short, sharp-pointed nail with a broad, flat head.

STARTS OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

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Nicknames of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

DON
Short for Donatello, the purple-masked turtle known for his intellect.
LEO
Short for Leonardo, the blue-masked turtle and leader of the group.
MIC
Short for Michelangelo, the orange-masked turtle known for his fun-loving nature.
RAP
Short for Raphael, the red-masked turtle known for his aggressive personality.