Do these 3 things before closing this tab:
1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsNYT Connections puzzle #856 is for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Start with the graduated hints below, then cross the spoiler warning for the four category names and complete answer groups.
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared connection. For this puzzle, the hints move from a broad clue to a representative word, then to the category and answers.
Hints for Connections #856
Try each clue before moving to the next. The last item in each row is a hint word from the board.
| Group | Broad hint | Hint word |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Attract attention | OCCUPY |
| Green | A description of something | OUTLINE |
| Blue | Stop | STAUNCH |
| Purple | Each word is missing its first letter | HARK |
Connections #856 answers
Spoilers below: The category names and all 16 answers are revealed here.
#1 Best Overall
- Yellow — Captivate: ABSORB, ENGAGE, HOLD, OCCUPY
- Green — Summary: BRIEF, DIGEST, OUTLINE, REVIEW
- Blue — Halt: CHECK, CURB, STAUNCH, STEM
- Purple — Animals minus starting letter: ANTHER, EASEL, HARK, LAMA
Why the purple words fit
Add a first letter to each purple answer and it becomes an animal: ANTHER becomes PANTHER, EASEL becomes WEASEL, HARK becomes SHARK, and LAMA becomes LLAMA.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the date and puzzle number are confirmed
Yahoo Tech identifies #856 as the Tuesday, October 14, 2025 puzzle, and TechRadar independently labels its October 14 Connections coverage game #856. Yahoo Tech · TechRadar
Quick Recap
Rank #2
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
