NYT Connections Hints & Answers for August 26, 2025 (#807)

NYT Connections Hints & Answers for August 26, 2025 (#807)

The New York Times Connections puzzle for August 26, 2025 (#807) is here, and today’s categories might trip up even seasoned players. If you’re stuck, don’t worry—we’ve got the hints and full answers you need to keep your streak going.

???? What Is NYT Connections?

Connections is a daily word game from The New York Times. Players must sort 16 words into 4 groups of 4, based on hidden connections. With difficulty ranging from easy to mind-bending, it has quickly become as popular as Wordle and Strands.

???? Hints for Today’s Connections (#807)

Here are some hints without giving away the answers right away:

• Yellow group hint: Ways to identify a person.
• Green group hint: Loser!
• Blue group hint: Stop that!
• Purple group hint: Kind of like a chair.

✅ Answers for Today’s Connections Puzzle (#807)

???? Yellow Group: Distinguishing Characteristics

• Mole
• Piercing
• Scar
• Tattoo

???? Green Group: A Real Jerk

• Creep
• Heel
• Rat
• Skunk

???? Blue Group: Pester

• Badger
• Bug
• Harry
• Ride

???? Purple Group: Words Before “Stool”

• Bar
• Foot
• Step
• Toad

???? Puzzle Difficulty for August 26

Today’s puzzle leaned moderate to tricky, especially with the blue and purple groups. Many players might have guessed “Harry” as a name instead of a verb, making it a common stumbling block.

???? Tips to Win NYT Connections Daily

• Always scan for obvious categories (like colors, names, animals).
• Don’t ignore double meanings (e.g., “Harry” can be both a name and a verb).
• Save the trickiest words for last—they usually belong to the purple category.
• If stuck, shuffle words around—you might see new groupings.

???? Yesterday’s Puzzle Recap

Missed yesterday’s challenge? Check the NYT Connections answers for August 25, 2025 (#806) on our blog.