NYT Connections Hints for September 11, 2025 (#857)
Game
BOX
POINT
WHOPPER
SCRATCH
SNICKER
PLATE
MOUND
WHALE
MAR
STARE
MAMMOTH
DING
BASE
COLOSSUS
DENT
WHISPER
Categories
Hints by Category
BLEMISH
Back to CategoriesMinor Imperfections or Damage
DENT
A small hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by impact.
DING
A minor dent or scratch, often used for small damages on vehicles or objects.
MAR
To impair the appearance or quality of something; a blemish or defect.
SCRATCH
A mark or shallow cut caused by scraping against a surface.
BEHEMOTH
Back to CategoriesSomething Extremely Large or Powerful
COLOSSUS
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
MAMMOTH
Something very large; originally referring to an extinct elephant-like animal.
WHALE
Used metaphorically to describe something very large or impressive.
WHOPPER
Something unusually large or extraordinary, often a lie or story.
RUDE THINGS TO DO
Back to CategoriesSocially Inappropriate Behaviors
POINT
To direct attention to someone with a finger, often considered impolite.
SNICKER
To laugh in a half-suppressed, disrespectful manner.
STARE
To look fixedly or intently at someone, often making them uncomfortable.
WHISPER
To speak very softly, especially in situations where it may be seen as secretive or rude.
ON A BASEBALL FIELD
Back to CategoriesKey Locations or Features in Baseball
BASE
One of the four points that must be touched by a runner to score.
BOX
Refers to the batter's box where the hitter stands.
MOUND
The raised area in the center of the field from which the pitcher throws.
PLATE
Home plate, the final base that a runner must touch to score a run.