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NYT Connections Hints for July 23, 2025 (#812)

Game

TOMAHAWK
PHANTOM
GEODUCK
BUGBEAR
ESCROW
SEAHORSE
FLATIRON
MORTGAGE
PORTERHOUSE
BOGEYMAN
APPRAISAL
WOMBAT
HOBGOBLIN
TITMOUSE
CHATEAUBRIAND
INSURANCE

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DREAD-INDUCING FIGURES

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Mythical or supernatural creatures that induce fear

BOGEYMAN
A mythical creature used to frighten children, often depicted as hiding under beds or in closets.
BUGBEAR
A source of fear or annoyance, often something imaginary or exaggerated.
HOBGOBLIN
A mischievous or troublesome goblin, sometimes considered frightening.
PHANTOM
A ghost or apparition, often associated with haunting or fear.

KINDS OF STEAKS

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Different cuts or types of steak

CHATEAUBRIAND
A thick cut from the tenderloin, often served for two people.
FLATIRON
A tender and flavorful cut from the shoulder area.
PORTERHOUSE
A large steak with a T-shaped bone, containing both strip and tenderloin.
TOMAHAWK
A ribeye steak with the rib bone left intact, resembling a tomahawk axe.

RELATED TO BUYING A HOME

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Terms associated with the home-buying process

APPRAISAL
An evaluation of a property's value, typically required for a mortgage.
ESCROW
A financial arrangement where a third party holds funds or documents until conditions are met.
INSURANCE
Protection against financial loss, such as homeowners insurance.
MORTGAGE
A loan used to purchase real estate, secured by the property itself.

ANIMALS ENDING WITH ANIMALS

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Animals whose names end with the names of other animals

GEODUCK
A large saltwater clam, whose name ends with 'duck' but is unrelated to ducks.
SEAHORSE
A small marine fish with a horse-like head, ending with 'horse'.
TITMOUSE
A small bird, whose name ends with 'mouse' but is unrelated to rodents.
WOMBAT
An Australian marsupial, whose name ends with 'bat' but is unrelated to bats.