Issue #825 Sat 13 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 13, 2025
A steady, straightforward grid today. The board offers a few clear paths for the observant player, with no hidden traps to disrupt the flow.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A red light on the dashboard, a missed deadline, the final piece of evidence that changes everything.
Adjectives of necessity
Synonyms
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters C, K, M, P.
IMPORTANT
One is CRITICAL.
CRITICAL · KEY · MAJOR · PRINCIPAL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A whisper in a crowded room, a locked drawer, the diary you keep under the mattress.
States of confidentiality
Synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters I, P, S.
INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED
One is INNER.
INNER · PERSONAL · PRIVATE · SECRET
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A handful of coins on a nightstand, a crumpled bill in the pocket of a winter coat.
International monetary units
Examples
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters D, P, S, W.
GLOBAL CURRENCIES
One is DOLLAR.
DOLLAR · POUND · STERLING · WON
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A plate of spicy snacks, a classic western show, the mascot on a college jersey.
Compound words
Common prefix
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, N, S, W.
BUFFALO ___
One is BILL.
BILL · NICKEL · SOLDIER · WING
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
IMPORTANTCRITICAL · KEY · MAJOR · PRINCIPAL
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Reveal the green group
INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSEDINNER · PERSONAL · PRIVATE · SECRET
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Reveal the blue group
GLOBAL CURRENCIESDOLLAR · POUND · STERLING · WON
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Reveal the violet group
BUFFALO ___BILL · NICKEL · SOLDIER · WING
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 13, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for September 13, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 13, 2025?
NYT Connections on September 13, 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 September 13, 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 #825?
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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