Connections Hints: Oct 28, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 28, 2025 (2025-10-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #870
Connections #870 · 2025-10-28
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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
BANALITY
Reveal one tile
CHESTNUT
Reveal all four tiles
BANALITY
- CHESTNUT
- CLICHÉ
- PLATITUDE
- TROPE
Group 2
Reveal category
IN THE KNOW
Reveal one tile
AWARE
Reveal all four tiles
IN THE KNOW
- AWARE
- HIP
- SAVVY
- WISE
Group 3
Reveal category
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
Reveal one tile
BACK
Reveal all four tiles
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
- BACK
- HOME
- MENU
- SELECT
Group 4
Reveal category
ONE-NAMED SINGER PLUS STARTING LETTER
Reveal one tile
GUSHER
Reveal all four tiles
ONE-NAMED SINGER PLUS STARTING LETTER
- GUSHER
- KENYA
- OCHER
- PELVIS
Reveal full answer
BANALITY
- CHESTNUT
- CLICHÉ
- PLATITUDE
- TROPE
IN THE KNOW
- AWARE
- HIP
- SAVVY
- WISE
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
- BACK
- HOME
- MENU
- SELECT
ONE-NAMED SINGER PLUS STARTING LETTER
- GUSHER
- KENYA
- OCHER
- PELVIS
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