NYT Connections Hints for July 20, 2025 (#807)
Game
BOP
DRAW
CROSS
BUZZ
DRY
LOAN
PULL
SWAY
BOUNCE
TWIST
DRAG
SHAKEN
PASS
GROOVE
GIN
PUFF
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MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Back to CategoriesDancing or Moving Rhythmically
BOP
To dance or move to music in a lively way.
BOUNCE
To move up and down rhythmically, often to music.
GROOVE
To dance or move in a smooth, enjoyable way to music.
SWAY
To move slowly or rhythmically back and forth, often to music.
INHALATION
Back to CategoriesBreathing In or Drawing Air
DRAG
To inhale smoke from a cigarette or similar.
DRAW
To take in a breath of air or smoke.
PUFF
A short, quick inhalation, often of smoke.
PULL
To inhale deeply, often used in the context of smoking.
MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
Back to CategoriesTerms Related to Making a Martini
DRY
Refers to a martini with little to no vermouth.
GIN
A type of alcohol commonly used in martinis.
SHAKEN
Refers to a martini that is mixed by shaking with ice.
TWIST
Refers to a garnish, often a twist of lemon peel, added to a martini.
___WORD
Back to CategoriesCompound Words or Phrases
BUZZ
As in 'buzzword,' a trendy or fashionable term.
CROSS
As in 'crossword,' a type of puzzle.
LOAN
As in 'loanword,' a word adopted from another language.
PASS
As in 'password,' a secret word or phrase used to gain access.