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This is the archived NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, October 13, 2025, game #855—not today’s puzzle. Start with the spoiler-light clues below; category names and the full answer key follow.
Hints for Connections #855
These clues move from broad to more revealing, in the order of the puzzle’s four groups:
- Trouble brewing.
- Nighttime pub fun.
- Get out of here!
- Rip off.
Category names
- Yellow: Metaphors for potentially volatile situations.
- Green: Bar events.
- Blue: Words after a welcome departure.
- Purple: Ending with synonyms for “swindle.”
Answers for Monday, October 13
Spoilers: the complete groups and tiles are below.
| Color | Category | Tiles |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Metaphors for potentially volatile situations | CAN OF WORMS, HORNET’S NEST, MINEFIELD, PANDORA’S BOX |
| Green | Bar events | HAPPY HOUR, KARAOKE, LIVE MUSIC, TRIVIA NIGHT |
| Blue | Words after a welcome departure | ABOUT TIME, FINALLY, GOOD RIDDANCE, SAYONARA |
| Purple | Ending with synonyms for “swindle” | AMERICAN HUSTLE, COMIC CON, GOLDEN FLEECE, LUCKY STIFF |
Why the tricky groups fit
Yellow: volatile situations
Each phrase evokes a situation that may become difficult or dangerous: opening a can of worms, stirring up a hornet’s nest, entering a minefield, or opening Pandora’s box. Forbes describes this set as metaphors for potentially volatile situations. Forbes’ explanation.
Green: bar events
Happy hour, karaoke, live music, and trivia night are all events or activities a bar might host.
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“About time,” “finally,” “good riddance,” and “sayonara” can all follow a welcome departure, from relief to a pointed goodbye.
Purple: a swindle in the final word
The final words in AMERICAN HUSTLE, COMIC CON, GOLDEN FLEECE, and LUCKY STIFF are hustle, con, fleece, and stiff—terms associated with cheating or swindling someone.
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About this archived puzzle
TechRadar and Parade identify this as game #855 from October 13, 2025, and report the same answer groups. TechRadar’s hints and answers and Parade’s answer guide provide the archive details and alternate clues. TechRadar says Connections can be played through the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile; current pricing and account requirements are not established here. TechRadar’s play information.
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