Issue #808 Wed 27 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 27, 2025
Four distinct sets sit clearly on the board today. The grid offers a straightforward path for those who avoid overthinking the connections.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A waiter approaches with a menu and a pitcher, waiting for a preference before the meal begins.
Dining service logistics
Categorical synonyms
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters B, S, T.
RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
One is BOTTLED.
BOTTLED · SPARKLING · STILL · TAP
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The screen glows in the dark lobby, asking what you intend to do with the cash in your hand.
Banking interface terminology
Categorical synonyms
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters C, D, S, W.
ATM OPTIONS
One is CHECKING.
CHECKING · DEPOSIT · SAVINGS · WITHDRAWAL
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A toggle switch flicked between two states, leaving no room for a middle ground.
Logic and digital states
Categorical antonym pairs
Members are 2–5 letters; first letters F, N, T, Y.
BINARY QUESTION OPTIONS
One is FALSE.
FALSE · NO · TRUE · YES
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The small ivory ball bounces along the numbered track, eventually settling into a groove.
Casino table betting
Categorical classification
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, E, O, R.
ROULETTE OPTIONS
One is BLACK.
BLACK · EVEN · ODD · RED
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONSBOTTLED · SPARKLING · STILL · TAP
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Reveal the green group
ATM OPTIONSCHECKING · DEPOSIT · SAVINGS · WITHDRAWAL
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Reveal the blue group
BINARY QUESTION OPTIONSFALSE · NO · TRUE · YES
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Reveal the violet group
ROULETTE OPTIONSBLACK · EVEN · ODD · RED
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 27, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for August 27, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 27, 2025?
NYT Connections on August 27, 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 27, 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 #808?
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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