NYT Connections Hints for October 13, 2025 (#884)
Game
PANDORA'S BOX
LUCKY STIFF
LIVE MUSIC
GOLDEN FLEECE
GOOD RIDDANCE
HAPPY HOUR
HORNET'S NEST
COMIC CON
KARAOKE
AMERICAN HUSTLE
SAYONARA
MINEFIELD
FINALLY
CAN OF WORMS
TRIVIA NIGHT
ABOUT TIME
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METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS
Back to CategoriesExpressions describing situations that could easily become problematic or dangerous
CAN OF WORMS
A complex situation that, once started, will lead to many complications and problems
HORNET'S NEST
A situation that will provoke anger, controversy, or trouble when disturbed
MINEFIELD
A situation full of hidden dangers and potential problems
PANDORA'S BOX
A source of extensive but unforeseen troubles or complications
BAR EVENTS
Back to CategoriesCommon social activities and entertainment at bars
HAPPY HOUR
A designated time when drinks are sold at reduced prices, usually in the late afternoon or early evening
KARAOKE
A form of entertainment where people sing popular songs along with recorded music
LIVE MUSIC
Musical performances by actual musicians playing in real time
TRIVIA NIGHT
A social event where teams compete by answering questions on various topics
WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE
Back to CategoriesExpressions used when someone or something unwanted finally leaves
ABOUT TIME
Expressing that something should have happened sooner
FINALLY
At last; after a long wait or delay
GOOD RIDDANCE
Expressing relief at being free of something or someone unpleasant
SAYONARA
A Japanese word for goodbye, often used in English to emphasize a final departure
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"
Back to CategoriesPhrases where the final word means to cheat or defraud
AMERICAN HUSTLE
Refers to the 2013 film about con artists, where 'hustle' means to swindle or con
COMIC CON
A comic convention, where 'con' is short for convention but also means confidence trick
GOLDEN FLEECE
Refers to the mythical quest, but 'fleece' means to swindle or cheat someone
LUCKY STIFF
A colloquial term for someone who has unexpected good fortune, where 'stiff' can mean to cheat or not pay