Connections Hints: Aug 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 12, 2025 (2025-08-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #793
Connections #793 · 2025-08-12
Choose one group at a time
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
GROUPS OF TEN
Reveal one tile
BOWLING PINS
Reveal all four tiles
GROUPS OF TEN
- BOWLING PINS
- COMMANDMENTS
- DECADE
- FINGERS
Group 2
Reveal category
PLACES WITH LANES
Reveal one tile
BOWLING ALLEY
Reveal all four tiles
PLACES WITH LANES
- BOWLING ALLEY
- HIGHWAY
- SUPERMARKET
- SWIMMING POOL
Group 3
Reveal category
LANDMARKS IN DOWNTOWN NYC
Reveal one tile
BOWLING GREEN
Reveal all four tiles
LANDMARKS IN DOWNTOWN NYC
- BOWLING GREEN
- BROOKLYN BRIDGE
- CITY HALL
- WALL STREET
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS WITH HOLES
Reveal one tile
BOWLING BALL
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH HOLES
- BOWLING BALL
- COLANDER
- GOLF COURSE
- SPONGE
Reveal full answer
GROUPS OF TEN
- BOWLING PINS
- COMMANDMENTS
- DECADE
- FINGERS
PLACES WITH LANES
- BOWLING ALLEY
- HIGHWAY
- SUPERMARKET
- SWIMMING POOL
LANDMARKS IN DOWNTOWN NYC
- BOWLING GREEN
- BROOKLYN BRIDGE
- CITY HALL
- WALL STREET
THINGS WITH HOLES
- BOWLING BALL
- COLANDER
- GOLF COURSE
- SPONGE
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