NYT Connections Hints for November 29, 2025 (#950)
Game
BUST
SPLIT
TREE
TRUNK
RELIEF
PIGEON
STAND
STATUE
COVER
TORSO
SUBSTITUTE
CORE
MIDSECTION
BACKUP
BENCH
HIT
Categories
Hints by Category
ABDOMINAL AREA
Back to CategoriesCentral part of the human body
CORE
The central, innermost, or most essential part of the body, particularly referring to abdominal and back muscles.
MIDSECTION
The middle part of the human body, specifically the waist and abdominal region.
TORSO
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head, neck, and limbs.
TRUNK
The main part of the body to which the head, arms, and legs are attached; the torso.
REPLACEMENT
Back to CategoriesSubstitutes or alternatives
BACKUP
A person or thing that can be called upon if needed; a substitute or reserve.
COVER
To take someone else's place temporarily; to substitute for.
RELIEF
A person who replaces another at work, especially in sports or military contexts.
SUBSTITUTE
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
PARK STAPLES
Back to CategoriesCommon features found in parks
BENCH
A long seat for multiple people, commonly found in parks for resting.
PIGEON
Birds frequently seen in urban parks, often fed by visitors.
STATUE
Sculptural artwork commonly displayed in parks as monuments or decorations.
TREE
Essential natural element found in all parks, providing shade and beauty.
BLACKJACK TERMS
Back to CategoriesCard game terminology
BUST
To exceed 21 points, resulting in an automatic loss.
HIT
To request an additional card from the dealer.
SPLIT
To divide a pair of identical cards into two separate hands.
STAND
To decline additional cards and keep the current hand.