Connections Hints: Sep 14, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 14, 2025 (2025-09-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #826
Connections #826 · 2025-09-14
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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
ENTRYWAY
Reveal one tile
DOOR
Reveal all four tiles
ENTRYWAY
- DOOR
- GATE
- HATCH
- PORTAL
Group 2
Reveal category
MAP FEATURES
Reveal one tile
COMPASS
Reveal all four tiles
MAP FEATURES
- COMPASS
- INSET
- KEY
- SCALE
Group 3
Reveal category
SURPASS
Reveal one tile
BEAT
Reveal all four tiles
SURPASS
- BEAT
- BEST
- BETTER
- TOP
Group 4
Reveal category
STREETS WITH SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE
Reveal one tile
DOWNING
Reveal all four tiles
STREETS WITH SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE
- DOWNING
- FLEET
- MAIN
- WALL
Reveal full answer
ENTRYWAY
- DOOR
- GATE
- HATCH
- PORTAL
MAP FEATURES
- COMPASS
- INSET
- KEY
- SCALE
SURPASS
- BEAT
- BEST
- BETTER
- TOP
STREETS WITH SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE
- DOWNING
- FLEET
- MAIN
- WALL
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