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NYT Connections #801 Answers & Hints – Aug 20, 2025
Struggling with today’s NYT Connections puzzle (#801)? August 20, 2025, brings another tricky set of groups that will challenge even veteran solvers. Don’t worry — we’ve got all the hints, tips, and full answers to help you dominate this puzzle.
Hints for Today’s Groups
NYT groups range from easy to tricky:
- Yellow group hint: Ebony and ivory
- Green group hint: They go together
- Blue group hint: Spinning
- Purple group hint: There’s a bend in these
Answers for August 20, 2025 (#801)
Yellow group (Black-and-white things): domino, piano keys, yin-yang symbol, zebra
Green group (Pairs of rods): chopsticks, claves, knitting needles, ski poles
Blue group (Things that rotate about a vertical axis): barber pole, carousel, ceiling fan, lazy Susan
Purple group (Rods that curve at one end): candy cane, crochet hook, crook, crowbar
Quick Tips to Solve Faster
- Start with obvious groups: Yellow often contains the easiest items.
- Look for natural pairs: Green and purple groups usually rely on connections between objects.
- Spot the patterns: Colors, shapes, or actions (like spinning) often clue you in.
- Eliminate strategically: Once a word is placed, the rest fall into place faster.
Why NYT Connections is Fun
Not only does it sharpen your vocabulary and pattern recognition, but it’s also a fun daily brain workout. And with the NYT Connections Bot, you can track your wins, perfect scores, and streaks — making the puzzle even more addictive.
Solve today’s puzzle like a pro with these hints and answers — and get ready for tomorrow’s challenge!
