Issue #838 Fri 26 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 26, 2025
Today's grid asks for a steady hand, balancing a few straightforward sets against others that demand a bit more lateral consideration. Expect a moderate pace as you sort through the overlapping possibilities.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A metal bowl, a splash of cream, and the rhythmic sound of a tool against the side of the container.
Culinary techniques
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, C, W.
STIR VIGOROUSLY
One is BEAT.
BEAT · CREAM · WHIP · WHISK
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Squinting at a distant signpost as the sun goes down and the details blur into the gray.
Visual perception
Synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, F, L, P.
HARD TO MAKE OUT
One is DIM.
DIM · FAINT · LIGHT · PALE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A nature documentary narrated in a low, steady voice, tracking creatures across a mountain range.
Zoology
Taxonomy classifications
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, P, S.
KINDS OF BEARS
One is BLACK.
BLACK · BROWN · POLAR · SUN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The messy edges of a kitchen counter or a neglected corner of the garage.
Common idioms
Compound phrases
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, P, R, W.
DIRTY ___
One is BLONDE.
BLONDE · POOL · RICE · WORD
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
STIR VIGOROUSLYBEAT · CREAM · WHIP · WHISK
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Reveal the green group
HARD TO MAKE OUTDIM · FAINT · LIGHT · PALE
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Reveal the blue group
KINDS OF BEARSBLACK · BROWN · POLAR · SUN
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Reveal the violet group
DIRTY ___BLONDE · POOL · RICE · WORD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 26, 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 26, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 26, 2025?
NYT Connections on September 26, 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 26, 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 #838?
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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