NYT Connections Hints for August 6, 2025 (#825)
Game
BAIT
PIN
CROSS
SQUAD
HOOK
SPEC
NEEDLE
BADGE
STRAP
BUTTON
RAG
SHAMMY
RIB
UPPERCUT
BROOCH
JAB
Hints by Category
ACCESSORY WITH A POINTY FASTENER
Back to CategoriesAccessories that use a pointy fastener to attach to clothing
BADGE
A small piece of metal or plastic with a design or words on it, pinned to clothing.
BROOCH
A decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments with a pin.
BUTTON
A small fastener that is pushed through a buttonhole to secure clothing.
PIN
A small, sharp piece of metal used to fasten things together.
TEASE
Back to CategoriesActions or terms related to teasing or mocking
BAIT
To intentionally make someone angry or annoyed by teasing.
NEEDLE
To provoke or annoy someone persistently.
RAG
To tease or make fun of someone in a playful way.
RIB
To tease or joke with someone in a good-natured way.
BOXING PUNCHES
Back to CategoriesTypes of punches used in boxing
CROSS
A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand.
HOOK
A punch thrown in a circular motion targeting the side of the opponent's head or body.
JAB
A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand.
UPPERCUT
A punch thrown upwards, typically aimed at the opponent's chin.
MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS “S”
Back to CategoriesNicknames for muscles with an added 'S'
SHAMMY
A playful nickname for the hamstring muscle with an added 'S'.
SPEC
A playful nickname for the pectoral muscle with an added 'S'.
SQUAD
A playful nickname for the quadriceps muscle with an added 'S'.
STRAP
A playful nickname for the trapezius muscle with an added 'S'.