Issue #855 Mon 13 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 13, 2025
A grid that demands a steady hand. You will find two groups built on linguistic patterns and two that rely on thematic association, with a few red herrings positioned to catch the hasty.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Step into a room where everyone is waiting for someone else to say the wrong thing first.
Idiomatic expressions
Synonymous phrases
Members are 9–13 letters; first letters C, H, M, P.
METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS
One is CAN OF WORMS.
CAN OF WORMS · HORNET’S NEST · MINEFIELD · PANDORA’S BOX
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The neon sign flicker, the sticky floor, and the hum of a microphone before the first note hits.
Social gatherings
Common activities
Members are 7–12 letters; first letters H, K, L, T.
BAR EVENTS
One is HAPPY HOUR.
HAPPY HOUR · KARAOKE · LIVE MUSIC · TRIVIA NIGHT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A heavy suitcase finally rolling out the door and down the driveway.
Exclamatory remarks
Situational phrases
Members are 7–13 letters; first letters A, F, G, S.
WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE
One is ABOUT TIME.
ABOUT TIME · FINALLY · GOOD RIDDANCE · SAYONARA
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The fine print on a contract that you only read after signing your name.
Compound phrases
Suffix-based wordplay
Members are 9–15 letters; first letters A, C, G, L.
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"
One is AMERICAN HUSTLE.
AMERICAN HUSTLE · COMIC CON · GOLDEN FLEECE · LUCKY STIFF
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONSCAN OF WORMS · HORNET’S NEST · MINEFIELD · PANDORA’S BOX
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BAR EVENTSHAPPY HOUR · KARAOKE · LIVE MUSIC · TRIVIA NIGHT
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WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTUREABOUT TIME · FINALLY · GOOD RIDDANCE · SAYONARA
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ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"AMERICAN HUSTLE · COMIC CON · GOLDEN FLEECE · LUCKY STIFF
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 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 October 13, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 13, 2025?
NYT Connections on October 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 October 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 #855?
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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