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Today's NYT Connections puzzle is a fun mix of categories -- plus a purple set where you'll unscramble four related words. Read on for clues and today's answers.
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Hints for today's Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Really dedicated.
Green group hint: Stock with things.
Blue group hint: Look for the stars.
Purple group hint: Bible word puzzles.
Answers for today's Connections groups
Yellow group: Into it.
Green group: Furnish.
Blue group: Orgs with stars in their logos.
Purple group: Homophones of Genesis figures.
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What are today's Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Sept. 18, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNET
The yellow words in today's Connections
The theme is into it. The four answers are down, eager, game and willing.
The green words in today's Connections
The theme is furnish. The four answers are equip, outfit, prepare and ready.
The blue words in today's Connections
The theme is orgs with stars in their logos. The four answers are N.F.L. NASA, Paramount and Subaru.
The purple words in today's Connections
The theme is homophones of Genesis figures. The four answers are able (Abel), cane (Cain), eave (Eve) and NOAA (Noah).