NYT Connections Hints for September 10, 2025 (#860)
Game
DONKEY
KONG
BAD
COBRA
BARREL
RACE
TUT
TSK
FLY
FOLEY
TUT TUT
CAKE
DOLITTLE
SHAME
ZIP
AKEEM
Hints by Category
"YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER!"
Back to CategoriesExpressions of disapproval or disappointment
BAD
An exclamation of disapproval, as in 'Bad dog!'
SHAME
An expression used to indicate disappointment or disapproval, often as 'Shame on you!'
TSK
A clicking sound made with the tongue to express disapproval or annoyance
TUT TUT
An interjection expressing mild disapproval or annoyance, often accompanied by a shaking head
MOVE QUICKLY
Back to CategoriesRapid movement or high speed
BARREL
To move at high speed, often recklessly, as in 'barreling down the highway'
FLY
To move through the air with speed, or to move very quickly in general
RACE
To move or progress at maximum speed, often in competition
ZIP
To move rapidly or with energy, as if making a zipping sound
EDDIE MURPHY ROLES
Back to CategoriesCharacters portrayed by actor Eddie Murphy
AKEEM
Prince Akeem from 'Coming to America' (1988)
DOLITTLE
Dr. John Dolittle from 'Dr. Dolittle' (1998)
DONKEY
The talking donkey from the 'Shrek' animated film series
FOLEY
Axel Foley from the 'Beverly Hills Cop' film series
KING ___
Back to CategoriesFamous kings, rulers, or things with 'King' in their name
CAKE
King cake, a traditional pastry associated with Mardi Gras celebrations
COBRA
King cobra, the world's longest venomous snake
KONG
King Kong, the giant ape from the famous film franchise
TUT
King Tut (Tutankhamun), the famous Egyptian pharaoh