Today’s NYT Connections is a tidy, smart set — four crisp groups that click once you spot the pattern. If you’re hunting for that aha-moment, I’ve broken down clues and given the full grouping so you can check your work (or steal the win — I’m cheering you on!).
NYT Connections Puzzle: 16 September 2025
NYT Connections Hints: 16 September 2025
Now put your thinking caps on, because we are gonna go over all the categories one by one and reveal their hints. You can take your time and think what 4 words would suit each category, according to the clues. Ready?
Category 1:
- These words are all actions.
- Each involves staying aware of something.
- You might do these with a package delivery or breaking news.
- All mean keeping a close eye.
Category 2:
- These are all connected to ink.
- Two are tools, one is alive, one is mechanical.
- You’d find some of them in an office, some in nature.
- Each can literally leave a mark.
Category 3:
- These share a connection with the number twelve.
- Some are counted this way, others are phrases linked to it.
- They can be edible, time-related, or symbolic.
- Each is part of a classic “dozen” saying.
Category 4:
- These words all pair with the same animal.
- Some are characters, some are descriptions.
- One is a cereal mascot, one is from a children’s book.
- Put the word “rabbit” after each to see the link.
NYT Connections Answers: 16 September 2025
Find out the answers for each category for the NYT Connections puzzle today:
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 4:
Once again, the September 16 puzzle shows why Connections keeps players hooked: it’s quick, it’s clever, and it challenges you to think beyond the obvious. And the best part? Tomorrow, there’s another fresh set waiting to test your streak.
Stay sharp, and happy puzzling!
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