Connections Hints: Oct 16, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 16, 2025 (2025-10-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #858
Connections #858 · 2025-10-16
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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
FRUIT DESSERTS
Reveal one tile
COBBLER
Reveal all four tiles
FRUIT DESSERTS
- COBBLER
- CRISP
- CRUMBLE
- TART
Group 2
Reveal category
CRABBY
Reveal one tile
CROSS
Reveal all four tiles
CRABBY
- CROSS
- PRICKLY
- SORE
- SOUR
Group 3
Reveal category
FISH
Reveal one tile
CHAR
Reveal all four tiles
FISH
- CHAR
- FLUKE
- PIKE
- SKATE
Group 4
Reveal category
BANANA ___
Reveal one tile
BOAT
Reveal all four tiles
BANANA ___
- BOAT
- BREAD
- SLUG
- SPLIT
Reveal full answer
FRUIT DESSERTS
- COBBLER
- CRISP
- CRUMBLE
- TART
CRABBY
- CROSS
- PRICKLY
- SORE
- SOUR
FISH
- CHAR
- FLUKE
- PIKE
- SKATE
BANANA ___
- BOAT
- BREAD
- SLUG
- SPLIT
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