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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a diverse mix of topics. Remember when you see a word like “does” that it could have multiple meanings. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Deal me in.
Green group hint: I can get that.
Blue group hint: Hoops.
Purple group hint: The clicker.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Playing cards.
Green group: Takes on.
Blue group: N.B.A. teams.
Purple group: Things you can control with remotes.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 21, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is playing cards. The four answers are aces, jacks, kings and queens.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is takes on. The four answers are addresses, does, handles and tackles.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is N.B.A. teams. The four answers are Bucks, Bulls, Hornets and Spurs.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is things you can control with remotes. The four answers are drones, garage doors, televisions and Wiis.
