NYT Connections #862 Answers - Monday, October 20, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #862? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Monday, October 20, 2025.

Puzzle Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Puzzle Number: #862

NYT Connections #862 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #862grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

K
POP
DEMON
HUNTER
COMPLEX
AS
A
CENTAUR
BE
BIG BEAR
BUGBEAR
UNI
I
HANG-UP
LYRE
CAPRI

NYT Connections #862 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: AFFLICTION

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: REPRESENTED BY CONSTELLATIONS

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: PERIODIC TABLE SYMBOLS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: ___CORN

NYT Connections #862 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

AFFLICTION

BUGBEAR, COMPLEX, DEMON, HANG-UP

Green group answerReveal

REPRESENTED BY CONSTELLATIONS

BIG BEAR, CENTAUR, HUNTER, LYRE

Blue group answerReveal

PERIODIC TABLE SYMBOLS

AS, BE, I, K

Purple group answerReveal

___CORN

A, CAPRI, POP, UNI

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #862 answers?

NYT Connections #862 was published on Monday, October 20, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #862?

NYT Connections puzzle #862 was published on Monday, October 20, 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 #862?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #862 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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