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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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American 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

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Popular 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

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Nicknames 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.

Words 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.