Connections Hint Today Thu, Sep 11 #857

Need help with Connections puzzle #857 on Thu, Sep 11? Get your daily connections hint today! Find the hidden links between these 16 words: DENT, DING, MAR, SCRATCH, COLOSSUS, MAMMOTH, WHALE, WHOPPER, POINT, SNICKER, STARE, WHISPER, BASE, BOX, MOUND, PLATE