Connections Hints: Sep 4, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 4, 2025 (2025-09-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #816
Connections #816 · 2025-09-04
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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
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
Reveal one tile
ANGEL
Reveal all four tiles
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
- ANGEL
- CANDY CANE
- STRING LIGHTS
- TINSEL
Group 2
Reveal category
CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH
Reveal one tile
AIRBRUSH
Reveal all four tiles
CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH
- AIRBRUSH
- FIX
- PHOTOSHOP
- TOUCH UP
Group 3
Reveal category
FRENCH FOOD WORDS
Reveal one tile
CORNICHON
Reveal all four tiles
FRENCH FOOD WORDS
- CORNICHON
- PAIN
- PAMPLEMOUSSE
- VINAIGRETTE
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS WITH CELLS
Reveal one tile
HONEYCOMB
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH CELLS
- HONEYCOMB
- ORGANISM
- SOLAR PANEL
- SPREADSHEET
Reveal full answer
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
- ANGEL
- CANDY CANE
- STRING LIGHTS
- TINSEL
CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH
- AIRBRUSH
- FIX
- PHOTOSHOP
- TOUCH UP
FRENCH FOOD WORDS
- CORNICHON
- PAIN
- PAMPLEMOUSSE
- VINAIGRETTE
THINGS WITH CELLS
- HONEYCOMB
- ORGANISM
- SOLAR PANEL
- SPREADSHEET
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