Issue #829 Wed 17 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 17, 2025
Today's grid requires a steady hand and a willingness to separate distinct threads that initially look like they might tangle. Expect a sequence of groups that reward straightforward association before moving into more specific recall.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A loose scrap of fabric flapping on a porch railing, or the quiet spin of a garden ornament in the backyard.
Outdoor decorative items
Items found in the same environment
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters F, P, V, W.
THEY'RE BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
One is FLAG.
FLAG · PINWHEEL · VANE · WIND CHIME
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
You tell your friend you are staying in, then ten minutes later you are already halfway to the subway.
Reversing a decision
Synonyms for changing position
Members are 6–10 letters; first letters A, B, F, R.
CHANGE ONE’S TUNE
One is ABOUT-FACE.
ABOUT-FACE · BACKPEDAL · FLIP-FLOP · RENEGE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Trying to get the last pair of winter boots into a suitcase that is already full to the brim.
Forceful placement
Synonyms for tight insertion
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters J, S, W.
CRAM
One is JAM.
JAM · SHOEHORN · STUFF · WEDGE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The theme song fades, the credits roll, and you recognize the final word that marks the end of the show.
Television history
Shared components of titles
Members are 6–12 letters; first letters K, N, R, S.
LAST WORDS IN LONG-RUNNING CHILDREN’S SHOW TITLES
One is KANGAROO.
KANGAROO · NEIGHBORHOOD · RAINBOW · STREET
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
THEY'RE BLOWIN' IN THE WINDFLAG · PINWHEEL · VANE · WIND CHIME
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Reveal the green group
CHANGE ONE’S TUNEABOUT-FACE · BACKPEDAL · FLIP-FLOP · RENEGE
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Reveal the blue group
CRAMJAM · SHOEHORN · STUFF · WEDGE
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Reveal the violet group
LAST WORDS IN LONG-RUNNING CHILDREN’S SHOW TITLESKANGAROO · NEIGHBORHOOD · RAINBOW · STREET
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 17, 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 17, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 17, 2025?
NYT Connections on September 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 September 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 #829?
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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- Difficulty
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- 4 groups · 16 words