Connections Hints: Oct 19, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 19, 2025 (2025-10-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #861
Connections #861 · 2025-10-19
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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
TOPPLE
Reveal one tile
FALL
Reveal all four tiles
TOPPLE
- FALL
- SPILL
- TUMBLE
- WIPEOUT
Group 2
Reveal category
PARTS OF A BOOK
Reveal one tile
COVER
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A BOOK
- COVER
- JACKET
- LEAVES
- SPINE
Group 3
Reveal category
LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"
Reveal one tile
BUG
Reveal all four tiles
LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"
- BUG
- FLIP
- FREAK
- WIG
Group 4
Reveal category
CHOCOLATE BARS PLUS A LETTER
Reveal one tile
CRUNCHY
Reveal all four tiles
CHOCOLATE BARS PLUS A LETTER
- CRUNCHY
- DOVER
- MARSH
- SKORT
Reveal full answer
TOPPLE
- FALL
- SPILL
- TUMBLE
- WIPEOUT
PARTS OF A BOOK
- COVER
- JACKET
- LEAVES
- SPINE
LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"
- BUG
- FLIP
- FREAK
- WIG
CHOCOLATE BARS PLUS A LETTER
- CRUNCHY
- DOVER
- MARSH
- SKORT
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