Connections Hints: Sep 26, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 26, 2025 (2025-09-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #838
Connections #838 · 2025-09-26
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Group 1
Reveal category
STIR VIGOROUSLY
Reveal one tile
BEAT
Reveal all four tiles
STIR VIGOROUSLY
- BEAT
- CREAM
- WHIP
- WHISK
Group 2
Reveal category
HARD TO MAKE OUT
Reveal one tile
DIM
Reveal all four tiles
HARD TO MAKE OUT
- DIM
- FAINT
- LIGHT
- PALE
Group 3
Reveal category
KINDS OF BEARS
Reveal one tile
BLACK
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF BEARS
- BLACK
- BROWN
- POLAR
- SUN
Group 4
Reveal category
DIRTY ___
Reveal one tile
BLONDE
Reveal all four tiles
DIRTY ___
- BLONDE
- POOL
- RICE
- WORD
Reveal full answer
STIR VIGOROUSLY
- BEAT
- CREAM
- WHIP
- WHISK
HARD TO MAKE OUT
- DIM
- FAINT
- LIGHT
- PALE
KINDS OF BEARS
- BLACK
- BROWN
- POLAR
- SUN
DIRTY ___
- BLONDE
- POOL
- RICE
- WORD
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