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NYT Connections Hints for September 3, 2025 (#854)

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WED
NES
DAY
DAWN
FLOWER
BOND
GENESIS
ALF
MTV
FLY
FUSE
START
COMBINE
POLE
BIRTH
VHS

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Start or origin of something

BIRTH
The beginning of life or the origin of something.
DAWN
The first appearance of light in the morning; the beginning of a new period.
GENESIS
The origin or beginning of something, often used in a biblical context.
START
To begin or commence an action or process.

Connecting or uniting things together

BOND
To join or connect securely, often emotionally or chemically.
COMBINE
To merge or bring together into a single unit.
FUSE
To join or blend together, often through melting or integration.
WED
To join in marriage; to unite closely.

TV-RELATED ABBREVIATIONS IN THE '80S

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Popular television-related acronyms from the 1980s

ALF
Acronym for 'Alien Life Form', a popular sitcom about a furry alien.
MTV
Music Television, the iconic music video channel launched in 1981.
NES
Nintendo Entertainment System, the popular gaming console that revolutionized home entertainment.
VHS
Video Home System, the dominant video cassette format for recording and playing TV shows and movies.

Words that complete the phrase 'May ___'

DAY
May Day, an international workers' day celebration on May 1st.
FLOWER
Mayflower, the ship that brought Pilgrims to America, or the spring flower.
FLY
Mayfly, a short-lived insect that emerges in spring, or a play on words.
POLE
Maypole, a traditional pole used in spring festivals and dances.