Looking for the solution to NYT Connections for September 24, 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: 24 September 2025

NYT Connections Hints: 24 September 2025
Category 1:
- Another word for a feature-length production shown in theaters.
- A common term for cinema, often shortened for casual use.
- Informal slang for a motion picture, especially in old Hollywood.
- A still image… but also a term for a movie as a whole.
Category 2:
- Trash spread out across the ground.
- Add small bits of spice to food.
- Spread or throw around without order.
- Lightly drop small amounts across a surface.
Category 3:
- The most famously folded organ inside your head.
- Party supply paper that crinkles easily.
- A dried fruit is often teased for its shriveled look.
- A dog breed with rolls upon rolls of wrinkles.
Category 4:
- A starchy tuber that’s delicious baked or fried.
- A coming-of-age milestone, often celebrated with a big party.
- Conversation that’s flattering or charming.
- Craving-inducing part of your mouth for desserts.
NYT Connections Answers: 24 September 2025
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Wrapping Up
Today’s puzzle blends movies, everyday language, textures, and phrases into a smooth solve. The trickiest part? Wrinkly things — it’s easy to overlook “crepe paper” alongside brain and prune.
Knock out the “Sweet ___” group early — those phrases practically announce themselves. From there, move to the synonyms for movie. Save the “wrinkly” set for last, since it’s the most abstract.
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