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Daily hints and solutions for the NYT Crossword puzzle on September 5, 2025 revealed

New York Times' word game, Connections, challenges players to discover shared meanings among words. Solve the enigma with these strategies.

Daily NYT Puzzle Solutions: Hints and Answers for September 5th, 2025
Daily NYT Puzzle Solutions: Hints and Answers for September 5th, 2025

Daily hints and solutions for the NYT Crossword puzzle on September 5, 2025 revealed

In today's "Connections" Sports Edition, created by the New York Times associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, players are tasked with finding common threads between words. This popular word game, available on web browsers and mobile devices, offers a fun and engaging challenge for word enthusiasts.

Each puzzle features 16 words grouped into four categories. Players must group four words that share something in common. The solution for today's "Connections" #817 is as follows:

  • Category: "Open" Solution: FREE, SINGLE, SOLO, STAG
  • Category: "Piquancy" Solution: KICK, PUNCH, ZEST, ZING
  • Category: "Male animals" Solution: BILLY, BUCK, JACK, RAM
  • Category: "Chinese Dynasties" Solution: HAN, MING, SONG, TANG

The game provides a hint for each category, but the answers are not always straightforward. Players get up to four mistakes before the game ends, allowing for a bit of trial and error. To make spotting connections easier, players can rearrange and shuffle the board.

Each group in "Connections" is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, players can share their results on social media, making it a fun way to connect with friends and family.

It's important to note that the solution for the Connections round from September 2, 2025, in the 44th Bundeswettbewerb Informatik is not publicly available yet. Detailed task solutions are typically provided after the submission deadline of the first round ending November 17, 2025, and the second round starts in early 2026.

The NYT's website now hosts a variety of games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more, making it a great destination for game enthusiasts. So, why not give "Connections" a try today? You might just find it's the perfect way to exercise your brain and have a bit of fun.

P.S. The solution for yesterday's "Connections" is not provided in this article. If you're looking for yesterday's solution, we recommend visiting the NYT's website or checking out their games hub.

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