NYT Connections Hint - September 11, 2025

Hey there, word warriors! 🎈 Today’s Connections was quite the trip, filled with a mix of squishy creatures and baseball shenanigans. I mean, who knew a day could involve pondering behemoths and potentially rude behaviors all at once? Let me just tell you, I had a few ‘a-ha!’ moments that made me feel pretty clever, even if I stumbled a bit getting there. Ready to dive into these wordy wonders?

Word Explanations

• BOX

  • Let’s start with ‘BOX.’ In baseball, it’s where the batters stand, but it also means a physical form, like a present. I can’t help but feel like there's a mystery waiting when I see a box wrapped up all pretty! 🎁

• POINT

  • ‘POINT’ feels a bit judgmental, doesn’t it? I mean, you point fingers! Add interpretation, and it can vary from just directing to being plain rude. Did anyone else point at their friends as a joke? 😂

• WHOPPER

  • What a word—‘WHOPPER’ truly dazzles with its size! It makes me think of the tall tales our grandpas used to tell over the campfire, each one a big whopper! What’s your favorite one? 🌌

• SCRATCH

  • You know that annoying itch? That’s where ‘SCRATCH’ comes into play! It’s that quick attempt to relieve ourselves of irritation, whether it’s on a surface or on our own skin. It’s also oddly satisfying when you actually get it right! 😌

• SNICKER

  • ‘SNICKER’ is that cheeky giggle we all do when laughter creeps up at the wrong moment. You can’t help but feel a little guilty and amused at the same time! What’s the last thing you snickered at? 🤭

• PLATE

  • ‘PLATE’ on a baseball field is essential! It’s where runs are scored and the game comes alive. Not to mention the dinnerware I lavishly wish for during Thanksgiving! 🍽️

• MOUND

  • ‘MOUND’ conjures the image of a pitcher poised and ready to unleash some magic. It can also be that lump in the garden that just begs to be dug! Do you ever feel like a mound? 😂

• WHALE

  • There's something majestic about ‘WHALE’—the sheer size and grace of these creatures just blows my mind! Did you know blue whales are the largest animals ever? A straight-up ocean giant! 🐋

• MAR

  • ‘MAR’ brings back memories of troubled items that need touch-ups, like my car after that scrape against the mailbox. Every mar tells a story, right? 😬

• STARE

  • When someone ‘STARES’ at you, it can make you feel all sorts of things. Right? Maybe a bit awkward! It’s like looking into someone’s soul! Or just a lingering gaze that has no chill, haha! 😳

• MAMMOTH

  • ‘MAMMOTH’ is a favorite of mine! It speaks of something massive, both in size and metaphorically, like the enormous piles of laundry I have sometimes! What a fun way to depict overwhelming things! 😊

• DING

  • ‘DING’ describes that annoying little sound that crucially lets you know something isn't quite right, or that dreaded mark you get on your car! It’s that moment of panic—but hey, that’s life! 🛑

• BASE

  • ‘BASE’ is another reminder of baseball, where action happens and fun unfolds. It’s also where we start from—the beginning! What was your first base moment? ⚾

• COLOSSUS

  • ‘COLOSSUS’ evokes the legend of giant stature! It embodies that allure of the spectacular—something so massive it can’t be ignored. Are you a fan of monumental moments? 🌍

• DENT

  • Ah, ‘DENT’—the classic mark that brings a pang to your gut when you see it on your new car! It’s a small blemish, but boy, does it take away from the shine! Ever felt that sinking feeling? 😩

• WHISPER

  • Lastly, ‘WHISPER’ is that soft communication trick we all lean into sometimes. It’s spying the secret of sweet nothings—it evokes closeness! Did anyone ever whisper secrets to you? How fun was that? 🤫

Theme Hints

1. BLEMISH

   • Look for words that denote little flaws or marks—those pesky imperfections that always seem to pop up!

2. BEHEMOTH

   • These words describe things that are impressively large—can you think of any that might take your breath away?

3. RUDE THINGS TO DO

   • Can you think of those cheeky behaviors people might do that aren’t exactly polite? Those actions got a little sass!

4. ON A BASEBALL FIELD

   • Some words that really make you think of America’s pastime! Which words belong right on the diamond?

Answers Explanation

Another day, another round of joyful brain-teasing with Connections! It’s always satisfying to pull together that last word that fits just perfectly. With baseball imagery and some cheeky rudeness, today was a rollercoaster of fun! Can’t wait to dive back into the challenges tomorrow—let’s keep the word puzzles rolling! 🎉