NYT Connections#839

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Connections August 19 2025 Hints and Answer

Q: What is the Yellow category theme?

QUITE THE TALKER - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Green category theme?

FORTIFIED WINES - This green category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Blue category theme?

___ ROCK - This blue category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Purple category theme?

STARTING WITH WAYS TO MOVE QUICKLY - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-08-19! Need help solving the puzzle? We've got category clues and the full solution. Play smarter!

Game Type

NYT Connections

Answer Length

16 words, 4 groups

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What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you group 16 words into 4 categories of 4 words each. The categories have different difficulty levels indicated by colors: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).

Welcome to NYT Connections! Ready to find the hidden connections? Whether you need a gentle hint or the complete solution, we've got you covered. Discover the themes that link these 16 words and master today's puzzle with our comprehensive guide.

NYT Connections Tips & Strategies

Start with the most obvious connections first (usually Yellow)
Look for proper nouns, plural forms, or common categories
Be careful with red herrings - words that seem to fit multiple groups
The Purple group often involves wordplay, puns, or very specific themes
If you're stuck, try thinking about what words have in common beyond their literal meaning

NYT Connections Hints for 19 August 2025 [#839]

Need a nudge in the right direction? Use these hints to help solve today's puzzle.

Yellow QUITE THE TALKER

Green FORTIFIED WINES

Blue ___ ROCK

Purple STARTING WITH WAYS TO MOVE QUICKLY

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The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

General Connections Tips

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How to play NYT Connections?

Game Rules

NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you need to find groups of four words that share something in common. Each group has a specific theme or category. You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends. The categories range from straightforward to very tricky wordplay.

What are the difficulty levels in NYT Connections?

Strategy Tips

The four groups are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green (easy), Blue (medium), and Purple (hardest). Purple often involves wordplay, puns, or very obscure connections.

What is the Yellow category theme?

Yellow Group

QUITE THE TALKER - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Green category theme?

Green Group

FORTIFIED WINES - This green category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Blue category theme?

Blue Group

___ ROCK - This blue category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Purple category theme?

Purple Group

STARTING WITH WAYS TO MOVE QUICKLY - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

NYT Connections Answers for 19 August 2025

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

Yellow

QUITE THE TALKER

BLABBERMOUTH

CHATTERBOX

WINDBAG

PRATTLER

Green

FORTIFIED WINES

VERMOUTH

PORT

MARSALA

SHERRY

Blue

___ ROCK

PLYMOUTH

CLASSIC

LITTLE

THE

Purple

STARTING WITH WAYS TO MOVE QUICKLY

DASHBOARD

DARTMOUTH

FLYWHEEL

RUSHMORE

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