Issue #1171 Tue 25 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 25, 2026
A steady, rhythmic grid that asks for a bit of patience. Sorting through these connections requires a clear head and a willingness to look past the obvious.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A fresh coat of paint over a crumbling wall, or a book cover designed to distract from the thin plot inside.
Adjectives describing depth
Synonyms
Members are 8–15 letters; first letters C, O, S.
SURFACE-LEVEL
One is COSMETIC.
COSMETIC · ONE-DIMENSIONAL · SKIN-DEEP · SUPERFICIAL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A chalkboard diagram of a wormhole or the static hum of an old television set searching for a signal.
Speculative science fiction
Examples of one named set
Members are 9–17 letters; first letters H, P, T.
SCI-FI PHENOMENA
One is HYPERSPACE.
HYPERSPACE · PARALLEL UNIVERSE · TELEPORTATION · TIME WARP
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A rainy Tuesday at the local library, hunting for the worn paperbacks with the most dog-eared pages.
Cinematic adaptations
Examples of one named set
Members are 9–20 letters; first letters G, L, R, S.
STEPHEN KING FILM ADAPTATIONS, WITH "THE"
One is GREEN MILE.
GREEN MILE · LONG WALK · RUNNING MAN · SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A neon sign buzzing outside a shop window, or the plastic spoon you keep in your glove box for emergencies.
Wordplay
Each ends with a hidden item
Members are 12–13 letters; first letters H, I, L, T.
ENDING IN ICE CREAM ORDERS
One is HARLEM SHAKE.
HARLEM SHAKE · INSIDE SCOOP · LICKETY-SPLIT · TRAFFIC CONE
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Complete Connections answer
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SURFACE-LEVELCOSMETIC · ONE-DIMENSIONAL · SKIN-DEEP · SUPERFICIAL
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SCI-FI PHENOMENAHYPERSPACE · PARALLEL UNIVERSE · TELEPORTATION · TIME WARP
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STEPHEN KING FILM ADAPTATIONS, WITH "THE"GREEN MILE · LONG WALK · RUNNING MAN · SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
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ENDING IN ICE CREAM ORDERSHARLEM SHAKE · INSIDE SCOOP · LICKETY-SPLIT · TRAFFIC CONE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 25, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for August 25, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 25, 2026?
NYT Connections on August 25, 2026 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 25, 2026?
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 #1171?
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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