ByAnish
NYT Connections Hints & Answers for Oct. 23, 2025 (#865)
Written by Anish | Published: October 23, 2025, | Updated Daily
???? What Is NYT Connections?
Connections is a popular New York Times word game where players group 16 words into 4 logical categories. Each group has a unique theme — from everyday sayings to tricky cultural references.
If today’s puzzle had you second-guessing words like “kitty” or “ducky,” don’t worry — we’ve got all the hints and solutions for October 23, 2025 (#865) below.
???? Hints for Today’s NYT Connections (Oct. 23, 2025)
Here are four hints, ranked from the easiest (yellow) to the hardest (purple) group:
- ???? Yellow Group Hint: Awesome!
- ???? Green Group Hint: Cash out!
- ???? Blue Group Hint: Medalists use these.
- ???? Purple Group Hint: Groceries go in here.
✅ NYT Connections Answers for Oct. 23, 2025 (#865)
Here’s the full breakdown of today’s four categories and word sets ????
???? Yellow Group — Peachy
Theme: Expressions meaning “Awesome!”
Answers: DANDY, DUCKY, FINE, SWELL
???? Green Group — Winnings
Theme: Things you can win or collect
Answers: KITTY, POT, PRIZE, PURSE
???? Blue Group — Pieces of Olympic Sports Equipment
Theme: Gear used in Olympic events
Answers: BALL, BIRDIE, PUCK, STONE
???? Purple Group — ____ Bag
Theme: Phrases that end with “bag”
Answers: DOGGY, GO, MIXED, SWAG
???? Puzzle Summary
| Color | Theme | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| ???? Yellow | Peachy | DANDY, DUCKY, FINE, SWELL |
| ???? Green | Winnings | KITTY, POT, PRIZE, PURSE |
| ???? Blue | Olympic Equipment | BALL, BIRDIE, PUCK, STONE |
| ???? Purple | ____ Bag | DOGGY, GO, MIXED, SWAG |
???? About Today’s Puzzle
This one was sneaky — many players got thrown off by ducky and kitty, assuming they were baby animals. But those fit into completely different themes! The real challenge was identifying the “____ bag” purple group, a clever play on common compound phrases.
❓ FAQs About Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle
1. What is today’s NYT Connections puzzle number?
Today’s Connections puzzle is #865, published on October 23, 2025.
2. What are the categories in today’s NYT Connections?
The categories are: Peachy, Winnings, Olympic Sports Equipment, and ____ Bag.
3. Which words belong to the Peachy group?
DANDY, DUCKY, FINE, and SWELL belong to the Peachy group.
4. What was the hardest Connections group today?
The Purple group (____ Bag) was the toughest — DOGGY, GO, MIXED, and SWAG.
5. When does NYT Connections update daily?
Connections update every midnight ET on the official NYT Games site.
