NYT Connections Hints for July 22, 2025 (#811)
Game
CHESS
CHEEK
WHOOPIE
CUSHION
TEMPER
CHECKERS
HUMBLE
ATTITUDE
LIP
SOFTEN
HONEYCOMB
CUTIE
DAMPEN
CAMO
MOUTH
STRIPES
Hints by Category
SASSINESS
Back to CategoriesAttitude or Boldness
ATTITUDE
A manner of thinking, feeling, or behaving that reflects a certain boldness or confidence.
CHEEK
Boldness or impertinence, often in a playful or disrespectful way.
LIP
Talking back or being insolent, similar to 'cheek'.
MOUTH
Speaking boldly or disrespectfully, often with a sassy tone.
MITIGATE
Back to CategoriesReducing Severity or Impact
CUSHION
To soften the impact or effect of something.
DAMPEN
To lessen the intensity or enthusiasm of something.
SOFTEN
To make something less harsh or severe.
TEMPER
To moderate or mitigate the effects of something.
PATTERNS
Back to CategoriesDesigns or Repeating Motifs
CAMO
Short for camouflage, a pattern designed to blend in with surroundings.
CHECKERS
A pattern of alternating squares, often in two colors.
HONEYCOMB
A hexagonal pattern resembling the structure of a beehive.
STRIPES
Parallel lines or bands of color or texture.
___ PIE
Back to CategoriesTypes of Pies
CHESS
A type of pie, often a sweet dessert pie with a filling of sugar, butter, and eggs.
CUTIE
A playful or affectionate term for a pie, possibly referring to a small or cute pie.
HUMBLE
Humble pie, a metaphorical term for being forced to apologize or admit error.
WHOOPIE
Whoopie pie, a dessert sandwich made with two cake-like cookies and a sweet filling.