NYT Connections Hints for September 4, 2025 (#864)
Game
HONEYCOMB
PAIN
CANDY CANE
AIRBRUSH
ORGANISM
PAMPLEMOUSSE
SOLAR PANEL
ANGEL
FIX
SPREADSHEET
TINSEL
VINAIGRETTE
STRING LIGHTS
TOUCH UP
CORNICHON
PHOTOSHOP
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WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
Back to CategoriesCommon Christmas tree decorations
ANGEL
A tree-topper ornament representing an angel, often placed at the top of the tree.
CANDY CANE
A striped, hook-shaped candy often hung as decoration on Christmas trees.
STRING LIGHTS
Electric lights arranged on a wire string, used to illuminate Christmas trees.
TINSEL
Thin, shiny strips of foil or plastic used to add sparkle to Christmas trees.
CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH
Back to CategoriesPhoto editing and retouching techniques
AIRBRUSH
To digitally or manually retouch a photo to remove imperfections.
FIX
To correct flaws or improve the overall quality of an image.
PHOTOSHOP
To edit or manipulate a photograph using digital software (derived from Adobe Photoshop).
TOUCH UP
To make minor adjustments or corrections to enhance a photo's appearance.
FRENCH FOOD WORDS
Back to CategoriesFrench culinary terms used in English
CORNICHON
A small, tart pickled gherkin, often served with charcuterie.
PAIN
French for 'bread', commonly used in English contexts like 'pain au chocolat'.
PAMPLEMOUSSE
French for 'grapefruit', sometimes used on menus or in gourmet contexts.
VINAIGRETTE
A salad dressing made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
THINGS WITH CELLS
Back to CategoriesItems or concepts featuring cellular structures
HONEYCOMB
A structure made by bees consisting of hexagonal wax cells.
ORGANISM
A living entity composed of one or more biological cells.
SOLAR PANEL
Contains photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
SPREADSHEET
A digital document organized into rows and columns (cells) for data management.