NYT Connections August 30 2025 Hints and Answer
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
NYT Connections August 31 2025 Hints and Answer
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-08-31! Need help solving the puzzle? We've got category clues and the full solution. Play smarter!
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 31 August 2025 [#853]
Need a nudge in the right direction? Use these hints to help solve today's puzzle.
Yellow CRITICIZE HARSHLY
Green COMMON COMPONENTS OF BOARD GAMES
Blue HETERONYMS
Purple ___STICKS
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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
CRITICIZE HARSHLY - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
COMMON COMPONENTS OF BOARD GAMES - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
HETERONYMS - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
___STICKS - This purple category contains words related to this theme.
NYT Connections Answers for 31 August 2025
The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!
Yellow
CRITICIZE HARSHLY
ROAST
FLAME
BLAST
BASH
Green
COMMON COMPONENTS OF BOARD GAMES
CARDS
DICE
PIECES
BOARD
Blue
HETERONYMS
BASS
DOES
AXES
COORDINATE
Purple
___STICKS
DRUM
FISH
FIDDLE
CHOP
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