If you’ve landed here, chances are today’s NYT Connections puzzle gave you a tough time. Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Puzzle #817 had a sneaky mix of spicy words, solo vibes, animal names, and even a touch of Chinese history. Below, I’ll walk you through the hints and then the full answers so you can check your guesses (or save your streak if things got messy).
🟨 Hints for Today’s Connections (Puzzle #817)
Before we jump into the solutions, here are some gentle nudges. See if these help you piece things together without spoiling the fun right away:
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Yellow group hint: Think flavor and spice.
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Green group hint: Words that describe someone not paired up.
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Blue group hint: We’re talking about certain animals, but not the females.
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Purple group hint: Powerful families from ancient China.
🟨 Today’s NYT Connections Answers
Alright, time to reveal the groups. Let’s break them down one by one.
🟨 Yellow Group – Piquancy
Words: Kick, Punch, Zest, Zing
These are all about adding flavor and spark — whether you’re seasoning food or describing something lively.
🟩 Green Group – Available
Words: Free, Single, Solo, Stag
All of these words describe being unattached, either socially (like going solo or stag to an event) or generally being available.
🟦 Blue Group – Male Animals
Words: Billy, Buck, Jack, Ram
Each of these names refers to a male animal: a billy goat, a buck (deer), a jack (donkey), and a ram (sheep).
🟪 Purple Group – Chinese Dynasties
Words: Han, Ming, Song, Tang
These are four of the major dynasties from Chinese history — a classic Connections trick, pulling in world history to trip you up.
Final Thoughts
And that’s today’s Connections puzzle cracked! 🎉
Puzzle #817 gave us a fun mix: a little spice in the kitchen, some solo terms, a herd of male animals, and a dash of ancient history. If you didn’t get them all today, no worries — Connections is meant to test those pattern-spotting muscles.
Make sure to check back tomorrow — I’ll have the hints and answers for NYT Connections #818 (September 6, 2025) right here.
Good luck keeping that streak alive! 💪
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