Connections Hints: Oct 8, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 8, 2025 (2025-10-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #850
Connections #850 · 2025-10-08
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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
FINEST
Reveal one tile
BEST
Reveal all four tiles
FINEST
- BEST
- CREAM
- ELITE
- SELECT
Group 2
Reveal category
ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES
Reveal one tile
ALTERNATIVE
Reveal all four tiles
ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES
- ALTERNATIVE
- ARENA
- CLASSIC
- GARAGE
Group 3
Reveal category
PAINT FINISHES
Reveal one tile
EGGSHELL
Reveal all four tiles
PAINT FINISHES
- EGGSHELL
- GLOSS
- MATTE
- PEARL
Group 4
Reveal category
KINDS OF BEDS
Reveal one tile
FLOWER
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF BEDS
- FLOWER
- NAIL
- OYSTER
- RIVER
Reveal full answer
FINEST
- BEST
- CREAM
- ELITE
- SELECT
ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES
- ALTERNATIVE
- ARENA
- CLASSIC
- GARAGE
PAINT FINISHES
- EGGSHELL
- GLOSS
- MATTE
- PEARL
KINDS OF BEDS
- FLOWER
- NAIL
- OYSTER
- RIVER
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