NYT Connections#837

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Connections August 20 2025 Hints and Answer

Q: What is the Yellow category theme?

BLACK-AND-WHITE THINGS - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Green category theme?

PAIRS OF RODS - This green category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Blue category theme?

THINGS THAT ROTATE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS - This blue category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Purple category theme?

RODS THAT CURVE AT ONE END - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-08-20! 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 20 August 2025 [#837]

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

Yellow BLACK-AND-WHITE THINGS

Green PAIRS OF RODS

Blue THINGS THAT ROTATE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS

Purple RODS THAT CURVE AT ONE END

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

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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

BLACK-AND-WHITE THINGS - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Green category theme?

Green Group

PAIRS OF RODS - This green category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Blue category theme?

Blue Group

THINGS THAT ROTATE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS - This blue category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Purple category theme?

Purple Group

RODS THAT CURVE AT ONE END - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

NYT Connections Answers for 20 August 2025

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

Yellow

BLACK-AND-WHITE THINGS

ZEBRA

YIN-YANG SYMBOL

PIANO KEYS

DOMINO

Green

PAIRS OF RODS

KNITTING NEEDLES

CHOPSTICKS

CLAVES

SKI POLES

Blue

THINGS THAT ROTATE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS

CAROUSEL

CEILING FAN

BARBER POLE

LAZY SUSAN

Purple

RODS THAT CURVE AT ONE END

CANDY CANE

CROOK

CROCHET HOOK

CROWBAR

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