NYT Connections #869 Answers - Monday, October 27, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #869? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Monday, October 27, 2025.

Puzzle Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Puzzle Number: #869

NYT Connections #869 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #869grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

ONLY
CONNECT
OLIVE
BRANCH
FAB
FAN
JUST
TWIST
FANTASTIC
SIMPLY
CHERRY
SPREAD
RADIATE
MINT
PETIT
MERELY

NYT Connections #869 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: EMANATE

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: IN THE SLIGHTEST

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: COCKTAIL GARNISHES

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: ___ FOUR

NYT Connections #869 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

EMANATE

BRANCH, FAN, RADIATE, SPREAD

Green group answerReveal

IN THE SLIGHTEST

JUST, MERELY, ONLY, SIMPLY

Blue group answerReveal

COCKTAIL GARNISHES

CHERRY, MINT, OLIVE, TWIST

Purple group answerReveal

___ FOUR

CONNECT, FAB, FANTASTIC, PETIT

Play NYT Connections #869 Online - Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #869 answers?

NYT Connections #869 was published on Monday, October 27, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #869?

NYT Connections puzzle #869 was published on Monday, October 27, 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 #869?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #869 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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