What is the NYT Connections answer for August 29, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for August 29, 2025 includes 4 groups: FAMOUS PERSON, INCREASE, PLACES THAT SELL GAS, ___ SPLIT.

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August 29, 2025

SHELL

MUSHROOM

WAX

BANANA

STAR

STOCK

FIGURE

BALLOON

GULF

MOUNT

7-10

7-ELEVEN

PERSONALITY

CHEVRON

LICKETY

NAME

FAMOUS PERSON

FIGURE, NAME, PERSONALITY, STAR

INCREASE

BALLOON, MOUNT, MUSHROOM, WAX

PLACES THAT SELL GAS

7-ELEVEN, CHEVRON, GULF, SHELL

___ SPLIT

7-10, BANANA, LICKETY, STOCK