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NYT Connections Hints for November 21, 2025 (#921)

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RACECAR
LAPEL PIN
SCREWDRIVER
WOLF EEL
BOLT CUTTER
GREYHOUND
SCARF RING
GRUMPY OLD MAN
COSMOPOLITAN
LAVALIER
CLOWNFISH
AWARENESS RIBBON
TALKING DOLL
CHOW MEIN
BOUTONNIÈRE
SEA BREEZE

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THINGS WORN ON LAPELS

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Items worn on lapels for decoration or symbolism

AWARENESS RIBBON
A small ribbon worn to show support for a cause or raise awareness about an issue.
BOUTONNIÈRE
A floral decoration worn on the lapel of a tuxedo or suit jacket, typically for formal occasions.
LAPEL PIN
A decorative pin attached to the lapel, often showing affiliation, achievement, or style.
LAVALIER
A type of microphone or a decorative pendant, but in this context likely refers to a decorative lapel accessory.

Popular mixed alcoholic drinks

COSMOPOLITAN
A cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
GREYHOUND
A simple cocktail made with vodka and grapefruit juice.
SCREWDRIVER
A classic cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.
SEA BREEZE
A refreshing cocktail made with vodka, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice.

PIXAR PROTAGONISTS

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Main characters from Pixar animated films

CLOWNFISH
Marlin and Nemo from 'Finding Nemo' and 'Finding Dory'.
GRUMPY OLD MAN
Carl Fredricksen from 'Up'.
RACECAR
Lightning McQueen from 'Cars'.
TALKING DOLL
Woody and Buzz Lightyear from 'Toy Story'.

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "EAT"

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Compound words/phrases where the first word is a synonym for 'eat'

BOLT CUTTER
Bolt (to eat quickly) + Cutter (a cutting tool)
CHOW MEIN
Chow (to eat) + Mein (noodles in Chinese)
SCARF RING
Scarf (to eat quickly) + Ring (jewelry)
WOLF EEL
Wolf (to eat greedily) + Eel (a type of fish)