Connections #816 Answers
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #816 for Thursday, September 4, 2025. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): what you might see on a christmas tree
- Green: clean up, as a photograph
- Blue: french food words
- Purple (hardest): things with cells
Answers
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
ANGEL, CANDY CANE, STRING LIGHTS, TINSEL
CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH
AIRBRUSH, FIX, PHOTOSHOP, TOUCH UP
FRENCH FOOD WORDS
CORNICHON, PAIN, PAMPLEMOUSSE, VINAIGRETTE
THINGS WITH CELLS
HONEYCOMB, ORGANISM, SOLAR PANEL, SPREADSHEET
Previous Connections answers
- #815 — beginning, join, tv-related abbreviations in the '80s, may___
- #814 — curses, in "a visit from st. nicholas", worn by earring magic ken, starting with possessive determiners
- #813 — first appearance, ones celebrated with holidays, famous poets, what "cardinal" might refer to
- #812 — criticize harshly, common components of board games, heteronyms, ___sticks
- #811 — music genres, not be good, do exceptionally well, contemporary composers
- #810 — famous person, increase, places that sell gas, ___ split
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