Connections Hints: Oct 9, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 9, 2025 (2025-10-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #851
Connections #851 · 2025-10-09
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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
FANTASY
Reveal one tile
INVENTION
Reveal all four tiles
FANTASY
- INVENTION
- FANCY
- FICTION
- FIGMENT
Group 2
Reveal category
KINDS OF ROCKS
Reveal one tile
FLINT
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF ROCKS
- FLINT
- LIMESTONE
- MARBLE
- SLATE
Group 3
Reveal category
NEWS ARTICLE FEATURES
Reveal one tile
CAPTION
Reveal all four tiles
NEWS ARTICLE FEATURES
- CAPTION
- DATELINE
- LEDE
- PHOTO
Group 4
Reveal category
TITLE FIGURES IN CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES
Reveal one tile
GORILLA
Reveal all four tiles
TITLE FIGURES IN CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES
- GORILLA
- HEDGEHOG
- PLUMBER
- PRINCESS
Reveal full answer
FANTASY
- INVENTION
- FANCY
- FICTION
- FIGMENT
KINDS OF ROCKS
- FLINT
- LIMESTONE
- MARBLE
- SLATE
NEWS ARTICLE FEATURES
- CAPTION
- DATELINE
- LEDE
- PHOTO
TITLE FIGURES IN CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES
- GORILLA
- HEDGEHOG
- PLUMBER
- PRINCESS
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