Looking for the solution to NYT Connections for September 27, 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.
About 27 September 2025 NYT Connections Puzzle

NYT Connections Hints: 27 September 2025
Category 1:
- A word you’d use to describe a caring friend.
- A gentle word often paired with affection.
- An adjective linked with warmth and closeness.
- A sweet description often used in Valentine’s cards.
Category 2:
- A human limb that helps you lift.
- A fishy part used for balance and swimming.
- The flat extension on dolphins and seals.
- A bird’s tool for flight.
Category 3:
- Popular at fairs, it uses sugar and oil in a large pot.
- The fastest method, often done at home.
- A device specifically designed for popping kernels.
- The old-fashioned way, directly on a flame.
Category 4:
- To waste time by fiddling.
- To let resources slip through your fingers.
- To toss something carelessly.
- To treat something important as if it’s trivial.
NYT Connections Hints: 27 September 2025
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Wrapping Up
uxtaposition of emotions and actions — affection, anatomy, food prep, and loss.
Start with the Popcorn-Making group since those words stand out clearly as methods. Then move to Appendages. Save the trickier Squander with “Away” for last.
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