NYT Connections Hints for September 20, 2025 (#865)
Game
DUCK
WING
ROCKET
STAR
LARK
DIP
DODGE
SENATOR
RAM
DIVE
FRY
FORD
CHIP
SCRAPER
LINCOLN
FLYER
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CAR BRANDS
Back to CategoriesAmerican automobile manufacturers
DODGE
An American brand known for trucks, SUVs, and muscle cars like the Charger.
FORD
One of the largest American automakers, famous for the F-150 and Mustang.
LINCOLN
Ford's luxury vehicle division, offering premium cars and SUVs.
RAM
A brand specializing in trucks, originally part of Dodge, now separate.
BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE
Back to CategoriesPopular snack foods served in sports bars
CHIP
Crispy snack often served with dips like salsa or cheese.
DIP
A creamy accompaniment for chips or vegetables, such as spinach dip.
FRY
Deep-fried potato strips, a classic bar food, often with ketchup.
WING
Chicken wings, typically fried and tossed in sauce like buffalo.
N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
Back to CategoriesNicknames for players of National Hockey League teams
DUCK
A player for the Anaheim Ducks.
FLYER
A player for the Philadelphia Flyers.
SENATOR
A player for the Ottawa Senators.
STAR
A player for the Dallas Stars.
SKY___
Back to CategoriesWords that combine with 'sky' to form common compounds
DIVE
Part of 'skydive', meaning to jump from an aircraft with a parachute.
LARK
Part of 'skylark', a type of bird or to play joyfully.
ROCKET
Part of 'skyrocket', meaning to rise rapidly, like prices or fame.
SCRAPER
Part of 'skyscraper', referring to a very tall building.