Looking for the solution to NYT Connections for September 14, 2025? You’re in the right place! As always, the puzzle asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four. Some connections are obvious, while others can get tricky — but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with hints and the full answers below.

NYT Connections Puzzle: 14 September 2025

NYT Connections Hints: 14 September 2025

Here are category-wise hints for today's Connections puzzle:

Category 1:

  1. Something you open to step into a house.
  2. A barrier that swings at the edge of a fence.
  3. A ship’s floorboard opening.
  4. A magical way into another world.

Category 2:

  1. A tool that shows direction.
  2. A small secondary map inside the main one.
  3. A legend that explains symbols.
  4. A line measure that shows distance.

Category 3:

  1. To win against an opponent.
  2. To outdo everyone and claim first place.
  3. To improve upon what already exists.
  4. To rise above the rest.

Category 4

  1. The London street known for the Prime Minister’s residence.
  2. A historic London street famous for its printing presses.
  3. The central street in many small towns.
  4. The New York street synonymous with finance.

NYT Connections Answers: 14 September 2025

Find out the answers for each category for NYT Connections puzzle today:

Category 1:

Category 2:

Category 3:

Category 4:

How was your experience with today’s puzzle?

Did the connections click into place right away, or did you wrestle with the words before that satisfying “aha!” moment hit? If you managed to solve it solo, you probably enjoyed that spark of triumph. And if you leaned on a few hints—no worries! We’ll walk through the solutions together so you can still appreciate every twist the puzzle had to offer.