Cracking the NYT Connections Puzzle for October 24, 2025
If you’ve been hooked on The New York Times ’ daily game Connections , you know how much of a mental workout it can be — especially when those tricky purple groups show up. Well, today’s puzzle for October 24, 2025 (Puzzle #866) had players scratching their heads yet again, with CNET’s Gael Fashingbauer Cooper breaking down the clues and answers in her signature conversational style.
So, here’s how it all went down. The Connections puzzle is basically about grouping 16 words into four categories, each with a shared theme. Sounds easy, right? But the challenge lies in those subtle associations — the kind that make you second-guess your logic halfway through.
For today’s game, players were greeted with a colorful and clever mix. The yellow category was all about “best years” , linking the words heyday , pinnacle , prime , and zenith . These are the moments when everything’s at its peak — the golden times of success, glory, and nostalgia.
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Next came the green group, which focused on “things you can do to text.” This included bold , highlight , strikethrough , and underline . Anyone who’s ever formatted a message or edited a document instantly recognized this set — it was a satisfying click for many players.
Then there was the blue group, themed around “things known for being colorful.” The four words were kaleidoscope , peacock , rainbow , and sunset — a vibrant collection that practically paints itself in your mind.
Finally, the purple group — the one that’s notorious for tripping up even the best solvers. The theme was “ending in accessories,” with the words Baywatch , cootie , herring , and kingpin . It’s the kind of wordplay that makes sense only after you’ve seen the pattern — clever, unexpected, and just a little maddening.
CNET also pointed out that Connections now has its own bot , similar to Wordle’s, which analyzes your results and gives you a score based on your performance. Registered players can even track their stats, from win streaks to perfect scores, adding a little extra motivation to log in every day.
As always, the Connections fan base shared their usual mix of triumph and frustration online, with many admitting that today’s purple group left them puzzled till the end.
So, whether you nailed all four groups or got tangled up in the accessories, today’s puzzle was another fun reminder of why Connections has become such a daily ritual. It’s the perfect blend of logic, language, and that sweet “aha!” moment when everything finally clicks.
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