NYT Connections is a popular daily word puzzle developed by The New York Times. In this game, players are tasked with finding hidden connections between a set of sixteen words and arranging them into groups of four. Launched on June 12, 2023, Connections quickly gained popularity and is now the second-most-played game on the NYT platform, following Wordle. This article provides hints, categories, and answers for the August 22, 2025 puzzle, along with an explanation of the game’s mechanics and strategies for success. The puzzle, created by Wyna Liu, challenges players to improve vocabulary and enhance word knowledge.
