Connections #817 Answers
Friday, September 5, 2025
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #817 for Friday, September 5, 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): piquancy
- Green: available
- Blue: male animals
- Purple (hardest): chinese dynasties
Answers
PIQUANCY
KICK, PUNCH, ZEST, ZING
AVAILABLE
FREE, SINGLE, SOLO, STAG
MALE ANIMALS
BILLY, BUCK, JACK, RAM
CHINESE DYNASTIES
HAN, MING, SONG, TANG
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