Issue #798 Sun 17 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 17, 2025
A grid of four distinct quadrants that rewards a steady pace. Look for the common ground in each set before committing to a final arrangement.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The spare key under the mat, the shop you stop at on the way home, a tool left on the workbench.
Spatial relationships
Synonyms
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters A, C, H, N.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
One is ACCESSIBLE.
ACCESSIBLE · CLOSE · HANDY · NEARBY
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The scrawl of a ballpoint pen on a blank surface, a trip to the corner box before the collection time.
Postal logistics
Functional components
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, E, N, S.
NEEDS FOR SENDING A LETTER
One is ADDRESS.
ADDRESS · ENVELOPE · NAME · STAMP
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A metal plate, a heavy handle, the brass hardware you encounter every time you walk into the library.
Signage
Direct commands
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters E, O, P, W.
WORDS ON A DOOR
One is EXIT.
EXIT · OPEN · PUSH · WELCOME
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A town hall meeting, a signature gathered on a clipboard, the morning paper left on the porch.
Civic rights
Thematic set
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters A, P, S.
FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS
One is ASSEMBLY.
ASSEMBLY · PETITION · PRESS · SPEECH
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CONVENIENTLY LOCATEDACCESSIBLE · CLOSE · HANDY · NEARBY
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NEEDS FOR SENDING A LETTERADDRESS · ENVELOPE · NAME · STAMP
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WORDS ON A DOOREXIT · OPEN · PUSH · WELCOME
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FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMSASSEMBLY · PETITION · PRESS · SPEECH
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How hard is NYT Connections on August 17, 2025?
NYT Connections on August 17, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on August 17, 2025?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #798?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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