NYT Connections Hints for September 17, 2025 (#869)
Game
PINWHEEL
RAINBOW
STUFF
BACKPEDAL
SHOEHORN
FLAG
NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET
WEDGE
FLIP-FLOP
VANE
JAM
ABOUT-FACE
WIND CHIME
KANGAROO
RENEGE
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THEY'RE BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
Back to CategoriesObjects that move or make sound in the wind
FLAG
A piece of cloth attached to a pole, used as a symbol or signal, which flaps in the wind.
PINWHEEL
A toy consisting of a stick with colored vanes that twirl in the wind.
VANE
A device that rotates to show the direction of the wind, often found on rooftops.
WIND CHIME
Decorative objects hung outdoors that produce musical sounds when blown by the wind.
CHANGE ONE’S TUNE
Back to CategoriesIdioms for reversing one's opinion or stance
ABOUT-FACE
A complete reversal of position or opinion, often suddenly.
BACKPEDAL
To reverse or retreat from a previously held opinion or promise.
FLIP-FLOP
To change one's mind, especially on a political or important issue.
RENEGE
To go back on a promise, commitment, or agreement.
CRAM
Back to CategoriesActions related to forcing something into a tight space
JAM
To force or squeeze something into a tight space.
SHOEHORN
To force something into an insufficient space, like using a shoehorn to put on tight shoes.
STUFF
To fill something tightly by pushing items in.
WEDGE
To force something into a narrow space.
LAST WORDS IN LONG-RUNNING CHILDREN’S SHOW TITLES
Back to CategoriesFinal words in titles of iconic children's television programs
KANGAROO
From 'Captain Kangaroo', a classic children's show that aired from 1955 to 1984.
NEIGHBORHOOD
From 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood', a beloved educational series (1968–2001).
RAINBOW
From 'Reading Rainbow', a PBS show promoting reading (1983–2006).
STREET
From 'Sesame Street', the long-running educational program (1969–present).