NYT Connections #859 Answers - Friday, October 17, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #859? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Puzzle Number: #859

NYT Connections #859 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #859grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • TOM THUMB
  • MAGNET
  • CLICKER
  • JACK
  • POSTCARD
  • HEAT INDEX
  • WIND CHILL
  • LASER POINTER
  • KEY RING
  • CHICKEN LITTLE
  • THUMBELINA
  • FIGURINE
  • SLIDES
  • BEAUFORT SCALE
  • PROJECTOR
  • DEWPOINT

NYT Connections #859 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: USED DURING A PRESENTATION
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: ITEMS IN A SOUVENIR SHOP
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: FOLKTALE CHARACTERS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: WEATHER TERMS

NYT Connections #859 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

USED DURING A PRESENTATION

CLICKER, LASER POINTER, PROJECTOR, SLIDES

Green group answerReveal

ITEMS IN A SOUVENIR SHOP

FIGURINE, KEY RING, MAGNET, POSTCARD

Blue group answerReveal

FOLKTALE CHARACTERS

CHICKEN LITTLE, JACK, THUMBELINA, TOM THUMB

Purple group answerReveal

WEATHER TERMS

BEAUFORT SCALE, DEWPOINT, HEAT INDEX, WIND CHILL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #859 answers?

NYT Connections #859 was published on Friday, October 17, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #859?

NYT Connections puzzle #859 was published on Friday, October 17, 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 #859?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #859 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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