NYT Connections #855 Answers - Monday, October 13, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #855? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Monday, October 13, 2025.

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Puzzle Number: #855

NYT Connections #855 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #855grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • PANDORA’S BOX
  • LUCKY STIFF
  • LIVE MUSIC
  • GOLDEN FLEECE
  • GOOD RIDDANCE
  • HAPPY HOUR
  • HORNET’S NEST
  • COMIC CON
  • KARAOKE
  • AMERICAN HUSTLE
  • SAYONARA
  • MINEFIELD
  • FINALLY
  • CAN OF WORMS
  • TRIVIA NIGHT
  • ABOUT TIME

NYT Connections #855 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: BAR EVENTS
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"

NYT Connections #855 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS

CAN OF WORMS, HORNET’S NEST, MINEFIELD, PANDORA’S BOX

Green group answerReveal

BAR EVENTS

HAPPY HOUR, KARAOKE, LIVE MUSIC, TRIVIA NIGHT

Blue group answerReveal

WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE

ABOUT TIME, FINALLY, GOOD RIDDANCE, SAYONARA

Purple group answerReveal

ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"

AMERICAN HUSTLE, COMIC CON, GOLDEN FLEECE, LUCKY STIFF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #855 answers?

NYT Connections #855 was published on Monday, October 13, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #855?

NYT Connections puzzle #855 was published on Monday, October 13, 2025.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #855?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #855 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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