Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 13, No. 855.
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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has some very long answers, which might make the puzzle easier to solve. But then again, the purple category is another of those groupings where you need to spot related words inside other words and phrases. If you need help, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Trouble brewing.
Green group hint: Nighttime pub fun.
Blue group hint: Get out of here!
Purple group hint: Rip off.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Metaphors for potentially volatile situations.
Green group: Bar events.
Blue group: Words after a welcome departure.
Purple group: Ending with synonyms for “swindle.”
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 13, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is metaphors for potentially volatile situations. The four answers are can of worms, hornet’s nest, minefield and Pandora’s box.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is bar events. The four answers are happy hour, karaoke, live music and trivia night.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is words after a welcome departure. The four answers are about time, finally, good riddance and sayonara.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ending with synonyms for “swindle.” The four answers are American Hustle, Comic Con, golden fleece and lucky stiff.