NYT Connections Hints for September 27, 2025 (#877)
Game
FLIPPER
FRITTER
THROW
KETTLE
TENDER
WING
TRIFLE
POPPER
ARM
WARM
MICROWAVE
FIDDLE
STOVETOP
KIND
FIN
SWEET
Hints by Category
LOVING
Back to CategoriesAffectionate and Caring Qualities
KIND
Showing gentleness, consideration, and affection towards others.
SWEET
Pleasant, gentle, and affectionate in manner.
TENDER
Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.
WARM
Friendly, affectionate, and enthusiastic in manner.
APPENDAGES
Back to CategoriesBody Parts or Extensions
ARM
The upper limb of the human body, from the shoulder to the hand.
FIN
A flattened appendage on fish and other aquatic animals used for swimming.
FLIPPER
A broad, flat limb adapted for swimming, as in seals, whales, or turtles.
WING
A modified forelimb that enables birds, bats, and insects to fly.
POPCORN-MAKING METHODS
Back to CategoriesWays to Prepare Popcorn
KETTLE
A method using a large kettle or pot to make popcorn with oil, often resulting in a distinctive flavor and texture.
MICROWAVE
A convenient method using microwave ovens with pre-packaged popcorn bags.
POPPER
A specialized appliance designed specifically for making popcorn.
STOVETOP
The traditional method using a pot or pan on a stove with oil and kernels.
SQUANDER, WITH 'AWAY'
Back to CategoriesWasteful Actions or Time-wasting
FIDDLE
To waste time aimlessly (fiddle away).
FRITTER
To waste little by little (fritter away).
THROW
To waste or squander recklessly (throw away).
TRIFLE
To treat without seriousness or respect; to waste (trifle away).