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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsNeed a nudge before the reveal? Sunday’s NYT Connections puzzle is #798. Start with the four hints below; the answer groups are further down, after a spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #798
- Conveniently located: Next to you.
- Needs for sending a letter: USPS.
- Words on a door: You also see “closed” here.
- First Amendment freedoms: This is important for journalists.
Spoiler warning: the answers are below
Stop here if you want to solve the puzzle using only the hints.
NYT Connections answers for August 17, 2025
The sixteen tiles in puzzle #798 were ACCESSIBLE, ASSEMBLY, CLOSE, ENVELOPE, EXIT, HANDY, NAME, NEARBY, OPEN, PETITION, PRESS, PUSH, SPEECH, STAMP, WELCOME, and ADDRESS. They form these four groups:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Conveniently located | ACCESSIBLE, CLOSE, HANDY, NEARBY |
| Needs for sending a letter | ADDRESS, ENVELOPE, NAME, STAMP |
| Words on a door | EXIT, OPEN, PUSH, WELCOME |
| First Amendment freedoms | ASSEMBLY, PETITION, PRESS, SPEECH |
These groupings are reported by Parade’s August 17, 2025 answer page and corroborated by a second dated puzzle-answer page. The phrase “Words on a door” is the category; “closed” is a hint pointing toward the door-sign idea.
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Connections gives players 16 words to sort into four sets of four based on a shared connection. The groups are color-coded by difficulty, from yellow (easiest) to purple (trickiest). Some words may appear to fit more than one category, but each puzzle has one solution, according to the NYT Help Center.
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