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NYT Connections Hints for August 23, 2025 (#841)

Game

SMARTWATCH
BOWL
OIL
CHICANERY
COOLANT
PODCAST
HIPPODROME
VAPE
LEGERDEMAIN
CRYPTO
DECEIT
FUEL
COLISEUM
SUBTERFUGE
BRAKE FLUID
STADIUM

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LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS

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Automotive fluids and lubricants

BRAKE FLUID
Hydraulic fluid used in brake systems to transfer force into pressure.
COOLANT
Liquid that circulates through the engine to regulate temperature and prevent overheating.
FUEL
Combustible substance (gasoline, diesel) that powers the vehicle's engine.
OIL
Lubricating fluid that reduces friction and wear in engine components.

Large venues for public events and spectacles

BOWL
Large stadium, often circular or oval-shaped, used for sports and concerts.
COLISEUM
Massive amphitheater, historically Roman but now refers to large sports/entertainment venues.
HIPPODROME
Ancient Greek stadium for horse and chariot racing; modern usage for large performance venues.
STADIUM
Large sports arena with tiered seating for spectators, typically for athletic events.

Deception, trickery, and underhanded schemes

CHICANERY
The use of trickery or clever manipulation to achieve one's purposes.
DECEIT
The action or practice of misleading someone through lies or false impressions.
LEGERDEMAIN
Sleight of hand or clever trickery, often used in magic or deception.
SUBTERFUGE
Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal; evasive maneuvering.

MODERN INVENTIONS

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Contemporary technological innovations and products

CRYPTO
Short for cryptocurrency, digital currency using cryptography for security.
PODCAST
Digital audio program available for streaming or download, typically episodic.
SMARTWATCH
Wearable computing device that combines traditional watch functions with smartphone capabilities.
VAPE
Electronic cigarette or similar device that produces vapor for inhalation.