NYT Connections Hints for July 24, 2025 (#809)
Game
STEEL
POLE
GIANT
SPLIT
JET
LUTE
RIM
KNICK
NET
TITANIC
GREAT
BOUNCE
DIP
BACKBOARD
RABE
MAMMOTH
Hints by Category
COLOSSAL
Back to CategoriesExtremely Large or Great
GIANT
A being of great size and strength, often used metaphorically to describe something very large.
GREAT
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
MAMMOTH
Something very large, originally referring to the extinct elephant-like mammal.
TITANIC
Of exceptional strength, size, or power, derived from the Titans of Greek mythology.
LEAVE QUICKLY
Back to CategoriesInformal Expressions for Departing Rapidly
BOUNCE
Slang for leaving abruptly or quickly.
DIP
Informal term meaning to leave suddenly.
JET
Slang for leaving quickly, as if jetting away.
SPLIT
Informal term meaning to depart hastily.
PARTS OF A BASKETBALL HOOP
Back to CategoriesComponents of a Basketball Hoop
BACKBOARD
The rectangular board behind the basket, used to rebound the ball.
NET
The mesh hanging from the rim, through which the ball passes to score.
POLE
The vertical support structure that holds the backboard and rim.
RIM
The metal ring from which the net hangs, through which the ball must pass to score.
HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR “NAB”
Back to CategoriesWords That Sound Like Synonyms for 'Nab' (to Catch or Seize)
KNICK
Homophone of 'nick,' which can mean to catch or steal.
LUTE
Homophone of 'loot,' which means to steal or plunder.
RABE
Homophone of 'rape,' an archaic term meaning to seize or carry off.
STEEL
Homophone of 'steal,' meaning to take unlawfully.