NYT Connections Answer & Hints for August 23, 2025 — Puzzle #804

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About Today’s Connections Puzzle

Puzzle #804 (published August 23, 2025) mixes everyday car terms, tricksy synonyms for deception, venues for events, and modern digital-age inventions.

Definitions of the 16 Words

Alphabetical to minimize hints:

Word	Short definition
BRAKE FLUID	A hydraulic fluid used in automotive brake systems.
BOWL	A large rounded container; also used for sports venues (“Super Bowl”).
CHICANERY	Use of trickery or deception to achieve a goal.
COOLANT	Liquid circulated through an engine to prevent overheating.
CRYPTO	Short for cryptocurrency; digital money secured with cryptography.
DECEIT	The act of deceiving or misleading someone.
FUEL	Material such as gasoline or diesel used to power engines.
HIPPODROME	An ancient stadium for horse and chariot racing; also used for modern arenas.
LEGERDEMAIN	Sleight of hand; skillful trickery or deception.
OIL	A viscous substance, especially petroleum-based, used in engines as lubricant or fuel.
PODCAST	A digital audio show, available for download or streaming.
SMARTWATCH	A wearable device resembling a watch with computing functions.
STADIUM	A large sports arena with tiered seating for spectators.
SUBTERFUGE	Deceptive action or device used to conceal, escape, or evade.
VAPE	To inhale vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device.
COLISEUM	A large theater or stadium for public events, historically Roman amphitheaters.