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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesConnections puzzle #801 is the edition published Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Its four groups are defined by black-and-white appearance, paired sticks, rotation around a vertical axis, and rods curved at one end. If you want to solve it yourself first, start with the hints below and stop before the spoiler section.
Hints for Connections #801
- Hint 1: Four entries share a two-color look or pattern.
- Hint 2: Four are sticks or rods commonly used as a pair.
- Hint 3: Four objects turn around an upright axis.
- Hint 4: Four rods have a bend or hook at one end.
Those clues describe the four categories without assigning any word to a group. The grid’s overlapping references to poles and rods can make the distinctions less obvious; focus on the property each group shares.
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Connections #801 category answers
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Black-and-white things | DOMINO, PIANO KEYS, YIN-YANG, ZEBRA |
| Pairs of rods | CHOPSTICKS, CLAVES, KNITTING NEEDLES, SKI POLES |
| Things that rotate about a vertical axis | BARBER POLE, CAROUSEL, CEILING FAN, LAZY SUSAN |
| Rods that curve at one end | CANDY CANE, CROCHET HOOK, CROOK, CROWBAR |
All 16 words in the August 20 grid
BARBER POLE, CANDY CANE, CAROUSEL, CEILING FAN, CHOPSTICKS, CLAVES, CROCHET HOOK, CROOK, CROWBAR, DOMINO, KNITTING NEEDLES, LAZY SUSAN, PIANO KEYS, SKI POLES, YIN-YANG, and ZEBRA.
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Outbyte PC Repair FREERepair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Outbyte Driver Updater FREEScan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →The August 20 date can cause confusion across years: this answer key is for 2025 puzzle #801. The August 20, 2024 Connections puzzle was #436 and had a different grid and solution. Parade’s 2025 guide and 2024 guide distinguish the two editions.
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