Connections Hints: Oct 11, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 11, 2025 (2025-10-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #853
Connections #853 · 2025-10-11
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Group 1
Reveal category
EQUIPMENT
Reveal one tile
GEAR
Reveal all four tiles
EQUIPMENT
- GEAR
- KIT
- STUFF
- TACKLE
Group 2
Reveal category
DRESS IN
Reveal one tile
DON
Reveal all four tiles
DRESS IN
- DON
- PUT ON
- SPORT
- WEAR
Group 3
Reveal category
STREET SUFFIXES
Reveal one tile
ALLEY
Reveal all four tiles
STREET SUFFIXES
- ALLEY
- COURT
- LANE
- WAY
Group 4
Reveal category
NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
Reveal one tile
BILL
Reveal all four tiles
NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
- BILL
- BOB
- PAT
- TOM
Reveal full answer
EQUIPMENT
- GEAR
- KIT
- STUFF
- TACKLE
DRESS IN
- DON
- PUT ON
- SPORT
- WEAR
STREET SUFFIXES
- ALLEY
- COURT
- LANE
- WAY
NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
- BILL
- BOB
- PAT
- TOM
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