This is the archived NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, September 29, 2025—not the current daily puzzle. Try the four graduated clues below before opening the answer key.
Hints for Connections #841
Read these in order; each clue points toward one group, from least to most direct.
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I see London, I see France.
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Is it April 1?
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Flush!
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Rock out.
The clues point, respectively, to underwear, playing a joke, toilet-tank parts, and the opening words of classic-rock song titles. The 16-word grid was FLAPPER, PUNK, HOTEL, STAIRWAY, BOHEMIAN, FLOAT, HANDLE, HIPSTER, BOXER, FOOL, CHAIN, TRICK, BABA, BRIEF, PRANK, and THONG. Parade’s September 29 guide and TechRadar’s guide to game #841 report the same groups.
Answers for NYT Connections #841
Spoilers below: the answer key gives all four category names and their words.
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| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Kinds of underwear | BOXER, BRIEF, HIPSTER, THONG |
| Green | Play a joke on | FOOL, PRANK, PUNK, TRICK |
| Blue | Parts of a toilet tank | CHAIN, FLAPPER, FLOAT, HANDLE |
| Purple | First words in ’70s rock song titles | BABA, BOHEMIAN, HOTEL, STAIRWAY |
Why the song-title group fits
The purple words begin the titles “Baba O’Riley” by The Who, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, “Hotel California” by Eagles, and “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin, as TechRadar explains in its answer guide.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections presents 16 words to sort into four groups of four, with each group sharing a connection. TechRadar’s guide says players can make up to four mistakes and identifies the NYT Games site as a place to play. All Things How’s guide to #841 also describes the 16-word, four-group format.
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