Morning brain workout: 16 words, four clever groups, and your smug little grin when things click into place. Today’s puzzle is playing nice — it hides two easy groupings and two that reward a sideways glance. If you spot one word that screams the theme, let that be your battering ram: go full force. You got this. Manifest the correct grouping with the confidence of someone who already owns the answer.
NYT Connections Puzzle: 22 September 2025
NYT Connections Hints: 22 September 2025
Category 1:
- The amount of space inside a shape.
- The measure of a shape’s boundary.
- A straight-line measurement from one point to another.
- The 3D measure of how much space an object occupies.
Category 2:
- Musical term meaning a solo piece — also a luxury Vegas hotel.
- Its name literally means “again” or “repeat,” fitting for the city that never sleeps.
- Named after the legendary sword from King Arthur’s tales.
- An Egyptian-themed hotel with a pyramid design.
Category 3:
- A puzzle you solve with clues, ink, and patience.
- Rectangular tiles are used in a classic matching game.
- A marine animal often called a killer whale.
- A cookie with a creamy center is a childhood favorite.
Category 4:
- Sounds like the plural of the letter “R.”
- Sounds like how you vote in favor of something.
- Rhymes with “bees” — but means comfort or relief.
- Homophone of the word that means you owe someone money.
NYT Connections Answers: 22 September 2025
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 4:
Conclusion — Today’s Theme
Theme: Today’s grid feels like a mashup of logic, travel, and wordplay. The geometric terms serve as a warm-up for your brain, the Vegas hotels evoke a “night out” vibe, the black-and-white set creates a visual connection, and the last group challenges your ear.
Strategy tip: Start with the most literal set (the math terms) to clear space, then spot the visual black-and-white group. The word-sound group is trickiest, so save it for the end — and say them aloud for the “aha!” moment.
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