NYT Connections Hints for August 23, 2026 (#1253)
Game
ANTIFREEZE
VACUUM
BAKING SODA
VOLCANO
VINEGAR
VODKA
TINDERBOX
POTATO BATTERY
SKIING
HOME FRIES
CLUB SODA
POWDER KEG
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
BAZAAR
VICHYSSOISE
TIME BOMB
Hints by Category
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE THINGS
Back to CategoriesThings that can explode or cause an explosion
POWDER KEG
A small barrel of gunpowder; often used figuratively for something that could explode.
TIME BOMB
A bomb set to explode at a particular time; also a metaphor for an impending danger.
TINDERBOX
A box containing tinder for starting fires; used metaphorically for a volatile, explosive situation.
VOLCANO
A mountain or hill with vents through which lava, rock, ash, and gases can erupt.
DOUBLE VOWELS
Back to CategoriesWords containing two identical vowel letters in a row
ANTIFREEZE
A liquid used to lower freezing point; spelled with a double 'e'.
BAZAAR
A market or shopping street; spelled with a double 'a'.
SKIING
The sport of gliding over snow on skis; spelled with a double 'i'.
VACUUM
A space entirely devoid of matter; spelled with a double 'u'.
MADE WITH POTATOES
Back to CategoriesItems or foods typically made from potatoes
HOME FRIES
Diced or sliced potatoes fried until crispy, often served at breakfast.
POTATO BATTERY
A simple electrochemical battery that uses a potato as an electrolyte.
VICHYSSOISE
A French-style creamy soup made with potatoes and leeks, usually served cold.
VODKA
A distilled alcoholic beverage commonly made from potatoes or grains.
HOUSEHOLD STAIN REMOVERS
Back to CategoriesCommon household products used to remove stains
BAKING SODA
Sodium bicarbonate; a mild abrasive and deodorizer that helps lift stains.
CLUB SODA
Carbonated water; often used for treating fresh stains like red wine.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
A chemical compound with bleaching and disinfecting properties, effective on many stains.
VINEGAR
An acidic liquid that can break down and remove various types of stains.