Daily News clues and solutions for September 17, 2025 (New York Times)
In the world of word games, the New York Times' "Connections" has become a favourite among many. Created by the associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, this addictive game can be played on web browsers and mobile devices, making it accessible to all.
Just like the popular game Wordle, players can share their results on social media, adding a competitive edge to the game. Each day, a new set of categories is released, with today's being hinted as yellow - "Found in front of a home", green - "To backtrack", blue - "To overfill", and purple - "What a kid would watch".
Each puzzle consists of 16 words, grouped into four categories. The challenge lies in finding four words that share a common link. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board, providing a sense of achievement and progress.
Each group is colour-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Today's solutions for "Connections" #829 include:
- Cram: JAM, SHOEHORN, STUFF, WEDGE
- They're blowin' in the wind: FLAG, PINWHEEL, VANE, WIND CHIME
- Change one's tune: ABOUT-FACE, BACKPEDAL, FLIP-FLOP, RENEGE
- Last words in long-running children's show titles: KANGAROO, NEIGHBORHOOD, RAINBOW, STREET
Players are given up to four mistakes until the game ends. They can rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier.
The game was originally invented by Daniel H. van Lathouwers. It's one of the most popular word games currently, and can be found on the New York Times' games hub, which also includes Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
However, the hints and answers for future dates of "Connections" or any other games like NYT Strands are not provided in today's edition. The excitement lies in the daily challenge and the joy of discovering the connections for yourself. So, grab your devices and get ready to connect the words!
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