NYT Connections Hints for October 27, 2025 (#920)
Game
ONLY
CONNECT
OLIVE
BRANCH
FAB
FAN
JUST
TWIST
FANTASTIC
SIMPLY
CHERRY
SPREAD
RADIATE
MINT
PETIT
MERELY
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EMANATE
Back to CategoriesTo spread out or extend from a central point
BRANCH
To divide into smaller parts or spread out like tree branches
FAN
To spread out in the shape of a fan or disperse widely
RADIATE
To emit energy, light, or heat in all directions from a central point
SPREAD
To extend over a larger area or distribute widely
IN THE SLIGHTEST
Back to CategoriesEmphasizing minimal degree or amount
JUST
Merely, only, or exactly - emphasizing minimal qualification
MERELY
Only, simply, or nothing more than
ONLY
Solely, exclusively, or no more than
SIMPLY
In a straightforward manner, merely, or just
COCKTAIL GARNISHES
Back to CategoriesDecorative elements added to cocktails
CHERRY
A maraschino cherry commonly used to garnish cocktails like Manhattans and Shirley Temples
MINT
Fresh mint leaves or sprigs used to garnish mojitos and mint juleps
OLIVE
Green olives used to garnish martinis and other savory cocktails
TWIST
A twist of citrus peel (lemon, lime, or orange) used to garnish various cocktails
___ FOUR
Back to CategoriesPhrases ending with 'four'
CONNECT
Connect Four - a popular two-player connection board game
FAB
Fab Four - nickname for The Beatles, the famous British rock band
FANTASTIC
Fantastic Four - a team of superheroes in Marvel Comics
PETIT
Petit four - a small bite-sized confectionery or savory appetizer