Connections Hints: Oct 24, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 24, 2025 (2025-10-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #866
Connections #866 · 2025-10-24
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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
BEST YEARS
Reveal one tile
HEYDAY
Reveal all four tiles
BEST YEARS
- HEYDAY
- PINNACLE
- PRIME
- ZENITH
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TEXT
Reveal one tile
BOLD
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TEXT
- BOLD
- HIGHLIGHT
- STRIKETHROUGH
- UNDERLINE
Group 3
Reveal category
THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
Reveal one tile
KALEIDOSCOPE
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
- KALEIDOSCOPE
- PEACOCK
- RAINBOW
- SUNSET
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
Reveal one tile
BAYWATCH
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
- BAYWATCH
- COOTIE
- HERRING
- KINGPIN
Reveal full answer
BEST YEARS
- HEYDAY
- PINNACLE
- PRIME
- ZENITH
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TEXT
- BOLD
- HIGHLIGHT
- STRIKETHROUGH
- UNDERLINE
THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
- KALEIDOSCOPE
- PEACOCK
- RAINBOW
- SUNSET
ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
- BAYWATCH
- COOTIE
- HERRING
- KINGPIN
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