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NYT Connections Hints for October 19, 2025 (#900)

Game

CRUNCHY
FALL
LEAVES
COVER
BUG
MARSH
WIG
SPILL
SKORT
JACKET
TUMBLE
FLIP
SPINE
DOVER
FREAK
WIPEOUT

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Falling or Overturning

FALL
To descend freely by the force of gravity, to drop downward.
SPILL
To cause or allow to fall, flow, or run out so as to be lost or wasted.
TUMBLE
To fall suddenly and helplessly, to perform gymnastic feats.
WIPEOUT
A fall from a surfboard, skateboard, or other equipment; complete destruction or elimination.

PARTS OF A BOOK

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Physical Components of a Book

COVER
The outer front and back of a book that protects the pages.
JACKET
A removable paper cover used to protect a book's binding.
LEAVES
The pages of a book (a leaf is one sheet, with two pages front and back).
SPINE
The part of the book that connects the front and back covers, showing the title when shelved.

LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"

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Expressions Meaning to Lose Control or Go Crazy

BUG
To bug out - to go crazy or act erratically.
FLIP
To flip out - to become very angry or lose emotional control.
FREAK
To freak out - to react with extreme emotional distress or excitement.
WIG
To wig out - to lose one's composure or sanity temporarily.

CHOCOLATE BARS PLUS A LETTER

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Words Formed by Adding a Letter to Chocolate Bar Names

CRUNCHY
From 'Crunch' chocolate bar + 'Y'
DOVER
From 'Dove' chocolate bar + 'R'
MARSH
From 'Mars' chocolate bar + 'H'
SKORT
From 'Skor' chocolate bar + 'T'