Connections Hints: Aug 5, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 5, 2025 (2025-08-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #786
Connections #786 · 2025-08-05
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
Reveal one tile
METRO
Reveal all four tiles
SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
- METRO
- SUBWAY
- TUBE
- UNDERGROUND
Group 2
Reveal category
MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
Reveal one tile
CUBE
Reveal all four tiles
MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
- CUBE
- GRATE
- MINCE
- SLICE
Group 3
Reveal category
USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
Reveal one tile
CARROT
Reveal all four tiles
USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
- CARROT
- COAL
- PIPE
- SCARF
Group 4
Reveal category
___ CODE
Reveal one tile
DRESS
Reveal all four tiles
___ CODE
- DRESS
- HEALTH
- SECRET
- ZIP
Reveal full answer
SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
- METRO
- SUBWAY
- TUBE
- UNDERGROUND
MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
- CUBE
- GRATE
- MINCE
- SLICE
USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
- CARROT
- COAL
- PIPE
- SCARF
___ CODE
- DRESS
- HEALTH
- SECRET
- ZIP
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