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NYT Connections Hints for November 25, 2025 (#911)

Game

MICKEY MOUSE
BUG BITE
HAPPY MEAL
BARBIE DREAMHOUSE
LOTTERY TICKET
GLAD-HAND
RINKY-DINK
MERRY-GO-ROUND
CHERRY BLOSSOM
TRIVIAL
SUNNY-SIDE UP
CALAMINE LOTION
VINYL RECORD
FLAMINGO
TWO-BIT
YOUR HEAD

Hints by Category

Insignificant or Minor

MICKEY MOUSE
Refers to something trivial, amateurish, or not serious - derived from the cartoon character but used to describe unimportant matters.
RINKY-DINK
Slang for something small, cheap, or of poor quality.
TRIVIAL
Of little importance or significance; minor details.
TWO-BIT
American slang meaning cheap, insignificant, or of little value (originally referring to 25 cents).

THINGS THAT ARE PINK

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Objects and items commonly pink in color

BARBIE DREAMHOUSE
The iconic pink dollhouse associated with Barbie dolls.
CALAMINE LOTION
The pink topical medication used to treat skin irritations and itching.
CHERRY BLOSSOM
The pale pink flowers of cherry trees, famous in Japanese culture and Washington D.C.
FLAMINGO
The pink wading bird known for its distinctive color.

THINGS YOU CAN SCRATCH

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Various items and surfaces that can be scratched

BUG BITE
An itchy insect bite that people scratch for relief.
LOTTERY TICKET
The surface of scratch-off lottery tickets that you scratch to reveal potential prizes.
VINYL RECORD
The grooved surface of records that can be scratched, either accidentally or intentionally by DJs.
YOUR HEAD
The common action of scratching one's head when thinking, confused, or itchy.

STARTING WITH OPTIMISTIC WORDS

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Phrases beginning with positive or cheerful words

GLAD-HAND
To greet others enthusiastically with a handshake (from 'glad' meaning happy).
HAPPY MEAL
McDonald's children's meal that comes with a toy (from 'happy').
MERRY-GO-ROUND
The amusement park ride (from 'merry' meaning cheerful).
SUNNY-SIDE UP
A way to cook eggs with the yolk visible and intact (from 'sunny' suggesting brightness).