NYT Connections Hints for October 5, 2025 (#887)
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BUMPER
POT
FROZEN
WATER
SHOCK
HOLIDAY
SPORTS
FLOOR
GETAWAY
SOIL
ROCK
MUSIC
CHERISH
CLOWN
SEED
SHAKE
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USED TO GROW A HOUSEPLANT
Back to CategoriesEssential elements for growing indoor plants
POT
A container used for planting and growing houseplants.
SEED
The small object produced by plants that can grow into a new plant.
SOIL
The natural material in which plants grow, providing nutrients and support.
WATER
Essential liquid needed for plant growth and survival.
FLABBERGAST
Back to CategoriesWords meaning to surprise or astonish greatly
FLOOR
To completely surprise or astonish someone (as in 'floor someone with news').
ROCK
To shock or stun someone (as in 'rock someone to their core').
SHAKE
To disturb or shock someone emotionally.
SHOCK
To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.
MADONNA SONGS
Back to CategoriesPopular songs by the iconic singer Madonna
CHERISH
A 1989 pop song from the album 'Like a Prayer'.
FROZEN
A 1998 electronic pop song from the album 'Ray of Light'.
HOLIDAY
One of Madonna's early hits from her debut album in 1983.
MUSIC
The title track from her 2000 album that marked her return to dance-pop.
___ CAR
Back to CategoriesCompound phrases with 'car'
BUMPER
Bumper car - an amusement park ride vehicle.
CLOWN
Clown car - a small car from which many clowns emerge, often in circuses.
GETAWAY
Getaway car - a vehicle used to escape after committing a crime.
SPORTS
Sports car - a high-performance automobile designed for spirited driving.