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NYT Connections Hints for August 15, 2025 (#834)

Game

TAKE CARE OF
HAZE
PAY
PEC
FOOT
FINE
CASH
THIGH
BREAST
MAC
CAPITAL
TENDER
GRAND
WING
SETTLE
BRILLIANT

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Different cuts of poultry meat

BREAST
The front part of the poultry, known for being lean and tender.
TENDER
A tenderloin, a small, tender piece of meat from the breast.
THIGH
The upper part of the leg, known for being flavorful and juicy.
WING
The wing part, often used in appetizers like buffalo wings.

HANDLE, AS A BILL

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Ways to manage or pay a bill

FOOT
To 'foot the bill' means to pay for something.
PAY
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
SETTLE
To settle a bill means to pay it in full.
TAKE CARE OF
To handle or pay for something, often used informally.

Words meaning excellent or impressive

BRILLIANT
Exceptionally clever or talented.
CAPITAL
Excellent or first-rate.
FINE
Of high quality.
GRAND
Magnificent or impressive.

STARTS OF CULINARY NUTS

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Beginnings of words related to culinary nuts

CASH
Start of 'cashew', a type of nut.
HAZE
Start of 'hazelnut', a common culinary nut.
MAC
Start of 'macadamia', a type of nut.
PEC
Start of 'pecan', a popular nut in baking.