If you’re puzzling over today’s NYT Connections challenge, you’re not alone. Some groups may jump out right away, while others can feel a little trickier. To help you solve it, we’ve put together gentle hints for each of the four categories. Try to use these clues first before peeking at the full answers!
NYT Connections Puzzle: 18 September 2025

NYT Connections Hints: 18 September 2025
Category 1
- Enthusiastic or excited about something
- Ready to participate
- Game for a challenge
- Open and agreeable
Category 2
- To provide or supply what’s needed
- Another word for “outfit”
- To make preparations
- Being set for action
Category 3
- A sports league with a celestial symbol
- A space agency featuring stars in its imagery
- A major film studio with a star logo
- An automaker whose emblem contains stars
Category 4
- Sounds like the son of Adam and Eve
- Sounds like the brother mentioned in Genesis
- Sounds like the first woman in the Bible
- Sounds like the man who built the ark
NYT Connections Answers: 18 September 2025
Here are category-wise answers for today's connections puzzle:
Category 1:

Category 2:

Category 3:

Category 4:

Wrapping Up
That’s all for today’s Connections puzzle (September 18, 2025)! Hopefully, the hints gave you the nudge you needed without spoiling the fun. Remember, the joy of the game is in spotting the clever links between words. Check back tomorrow for another fresh set of clues and answers.
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