NYT Connections Hints for October 1, 2025 (#881)
Game
CANYON
HALLWAY
RAPIDS
FLAME
CURRENT
JURY
SLAM
DOOR
TUNNEL
CATARACT
BOOBY
SKEWER
KNOCK
FIRST
ZOOM CALL
WHIRLPOOL
Categories
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FAST-MOVING WATER
Back to CategoriesTypes of fast-moving or turbulent water bodies
CATARACT
A large waterfall or a powerful rush of water.
CURRENT
A continuous, flowing movement of water in a particular direction.
RAPIDS
A fast-flowing and turbulent part of a river or stream.
WHIRLPOOL
A rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea.
CRITICIZE
Back to CategoriesWays to express criticism or disapproval
FLAME
To harshly criticize someone online or in public.
KNOCK
To criticize or belittle someone or something.
SKEWER
To criticize severely or ridicule.
SLAM
To criticize harshly or forcefully.
ECHOEY PLACES
Back to CategoriesLocations known for producing echoes
CANYON
A deep gorge, often between cliffs, where sound echoes.
HALLWAY
A long corridor where sound can reverberate.
TUNNEL
An underground passage where sound echoes off walls.
ZOOM CALL
A virtual meeting where audio feedback or echo can occur.
___ PRIZE
Back to CategoriesTypes of prizes or awards
BOOBY
Refers to 'booby prize' - a joke award for the worst performance.
DOOR
Refers to 'door prize' - a prize given to someone attending an event.
FIRST
Refers to 'first prize' - the top award in a competition.
JURY
Refers to 'jury prize' - an award given by a panel of judges at film festivals or competitions.