NYT Connections Answer & Hints for August 24, 2025 — Puzzle #805

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About Today’s Connections Puzzle

Puzzle #805 (published August 24, 2025) spans everyday items (wine vessels), synonyms for “ripped,” phrases ending in “call,” and different kinds of snakes.

Definitions of the 16 Words

Alphabetical order to avoid hinting at groupings:

Word	Short definition
BOTTLE	A container, typically glass or plastic, with a narrow neck for storing liquids.
BOOTY	Loot or goods taken; in theater, “booty call” refers to a late-night summons for intimacy.
CARAFE	A glass container used to serve wine, water, or other drinks.
CLEF	Correction: not included. (Skip) – Actually word: CLEFT below.
CLEFT	A split or indentation; a crack or opening caused by force.
CLOSE	To shut something; “close call” means a near miss.
COLD	Low temperature; “cold call” is unsolicited contact, usually for sales.
CORAL	A brightly colored marine cnidarian; also the coral snake, a venomous species.
CURTAIN	Fabric hanging to cover a window or stage; “curtain call” is when actors return to take a bow.
DECANTER	A vessel used to hold and serve wine, often glass with a stopper.
GAR TER	Correction: GARTER below.
GARTER	A type of non-venomous snake common in North America.
GLASS	A drinking vessel; also refers to the material glass itself.
KING	Snake species (king snake), non-venomous constrictors.
RATTLE	Refers to the rattle snake, a venomous snake with a tail rattle.
RENT	A tear or rip in fabric; also payment for use of property.
SPLIT	To divide into parts or tear apart.
TORN	Past participle of tear; ripped or damaged by pulling.