After being introduced for the first time in the New York Times in June 2023, Connections became quite a popular puzzle corresponding to the category. The aim of this unique game is to explore the “common thread” between words. The player is granted 16 words and the goal is to divide them into four groups of four. The categories of these groups can be based on different topics.
When playing this game, the participant may face a difficult situation where some words can fit into more than one particular group. In a scenario like this, the player must be careful and before he moves with any movement, he must be deeply because he is allowed to make only four incorrect estimates.
You can mix the board and get the words in a new order. You also have different color codes that indicate the level of difficulty. After the successful identification of one group, its category will be published along with the level of difficulty. The difficulty level is coded to make the game more interesting.
If you need help without finding out a complete solution, here are the hints of today’s category:
NYT Connections indicates today’s (September 9, 2025):
Yellow: The opposite of just beginning
Green: On the outside of hard, soft inside
Blue: often done with hard liqueurs like whiskey
Purple: Words followed by a three -letter barker
Answers to today’s connection NYT (#821)
Here is a complete solution as shared by the New York Times:
What are the yellow words? Finished: Complete, Done, over, through
What are the green words? Things with shells: eggs, hard taco, m & m, snail
What are the blue words? Swig: Belt, Gulp, Shot, Slig
What are the purple words? ___dog: Bull, bike, under, watch, watch
People can play NYT joining on the application or New York Times Games. Like Wordle, you can also share your scores, shows and results on social media.
(Tagstotranslate) nyt connection #821
