Connections Hints: Oct 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 12, 2025 (2025-10-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #854
Connections #854 · 2025-10-12
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Group 1
Reveal category
FOR ALL TIME
Reveal one tile
ETERNAL
Reveal all four tiles
FOR ALL TIME
- ETERNAL
- EVERLASTING
- FOREVER
- PERMANENT
Group 2
Reveal category
ESTABLISHES
Reveal one tile
BEGINS
Reveal all four tiles
ESTABLISHES
- BEGINS
- INSTITUTES
- LAUNCHES
- PIONEERS
Group 3
Reveal category
BIRDS
Reveal one tile
KITE
Reveal all four tiles
BIRDS
- KITE
- ROBIN
- SWALLOW
- SWIFT
Group 4
Reveal category
HAPPY ___
Reveal one tile
DAYS
Reveal all four tiles
HAPPY ___
- DAYS
- ENDING
- RETURNS
- TRAILS
Reveal full answer
FOR ALL TIME
- ETERNAL
- EVERLASTING
- FOREVER
- PERMANENT
ESTABLISHES
- BEGINS
- INSTITUTES
- LAUNCHES
- PIONEERS
BIRDS
- KITE
- ROBIN
- SWALLOW
- SWIFT
HAPPY ___
- DAYS
- ENDING
- RETURNS
- TRAILS
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