NYT Connections Hints for November 22, 2025 (#952)
Game
SPLASH
SALTY DOG
RAW
BITTER MELON
SOURSOP
DROP
SKIPPER
SWEETHEART
SWAB
CHAYOTE
PLEA
DAB
DURIAN
BIG
TAR
TOUCH
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LITTLE BIT
Back to CategoriesSmall Amounts or Quantities
DAB
A small amount of something, often used with substances like paint or sauce.
DROP
A very small quantity of liquid.
SPLASH
A small amount of liquid added to something.
TOUCH
A small amount or trace of something.
SAILOR
Back to CategoriesNautical Terms for Seafarers
SALTY DOG
An experienced sailor, often with a tough or weathered demeanor.
SKIPPER
The captain or master of a ship.
SWAB
A sailor who performs cleaning duties on deck; also refers to a mop used on ships.
TAR
A traditional term for a sailor, derived from the tar used to waterproof ships.
TROPICAL FRUITS/VEGETABLES
Back to CategoriesExotic Fruits and Vegetables from Tropical Regions
BITTER MELON
A tropical vine known for its edible fruit, which has a distinct bitter taste.
CHAYOTE
A green, pear-shaped squash commonly used in tropical cuisine.
DURIAN
A large tropical fruit known for its strong odor and unique flavor.
SOURSOP
A spiny green fruit with sweet, tangy white flesh, also known as graviola.
___ DEAL
Back to CategoriesCommon Phrases Ending with 'Deal'
BIG
Refers to something significant or important, as in 'big deal'.
PLEA
Refers to a negotiated agreement in legal contexts, as in 'plea deal'.
RAW
Refers to an unfair or harsh situation, as in 'raw deal'.
SWEETHEART
Refers to an exceptionally favorable agreement, as in 'sweetheart deal'.