NYT Connections#821
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Connections August 5 2025 Hints and Answer

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-08-05! 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

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 5 August 2025 [#821]

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

Yellow SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT

Green MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING

Blue USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN

Purple ___ CODE

Spoiler Alert!

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
SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
___ CODE - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

NYT Connections Answers for 5 August 2025

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

Yellow

SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT

SUBWAY
TUBE
UNDERGROUND
METRO

Green

MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING

GRATE
CUBE
MINCE
SLICE

Blue

USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN

SCARF
PIPE
CARROT
COAL

Purple

___ CODE

DRESS
ZIP
HEALTH
SECRET

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