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NYT Connections Puzzle Stumps Players with Tough Clues

9/21/2025

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NYT Puzzle Challenge

The NYT Connections puzzle today is rated extremely difficult, featuring challenging and misleading clues.
Participants must group 16 words into four categories, with only one correct answer set.
Themes for the groups include car brands and sports bar fare, with specific words designated for each.
Many players find the puzzle's complexity leads to difficulties in connecting clues.
Past puzzles are available for practice via an NYT Games subscription.

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Connections Forum Support

The Connections forum offers puzzles and emotional support for participants.
Today's puzzle, released at midnight in each time zone, may contain spoilers.
Two live Connections Companions will assist daily, operating on Eastern Standard Time.
Participants can share their solve grids and compare scores with the editor’s ratings.
The puzzle's difficulty is rated 3.3 out of 5, with varying levels across categories.

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NYT Puzzle Challenge

The NYT Connections puzzle today is rated extremely difficult, featuring challenging and misleading clues.
Participants must group 16 words into four categories, with only one correct answer set.
Themes for the groups include car brands and sports bar fare, with specific words designated for each.
Many players find the puzzle's complexity leads to difficulties in connecting clues.
Past puzzles are available for practice via an NYT Games subscription.

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