NYT Connections#841

Saturday, August 23, 2025

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NYT Connections August 23 2025 Hints and Answer

Q: What is the Yellow category theme?

LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Green category theme?

ARENA - This green category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Blue category theme?

SKULDUGGERY - This blue category contains words related to this theme.

Q: What is the Purple category theme?

MODERN INVENTIONS - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-08-23! 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 23 August 2025 [#841]

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

Yellow LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS

Green ARENA

Blue SKULDUGGERY

Purple MODERN INVENTIONS

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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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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

LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Green category theme?

Green Group

ARENA - This green category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Blue category theme?

Blue Group

SKULDUGGERY - This blue category contains words related to this theme.

What is the Purple category theme?

Purple Group

MODERN INVENTIONS - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

NYT Connections Answers for 23 August 2025

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

Yellow

LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS

OIL

COOLANT

FUEL

BRAKE FLUID

Green

ARENA

BOWL

HIPPODROME

COLISEUM

STADIUM

Blue

SKULDUGGERY

CHICANERY

LEGERDEMAIN

DECEIT

SUBTERFUGE

Purple

MODERN INVENTIONS

SMARTWATCH

PODCAST

VAPE

CRYPTO

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