NYT Connections August 12, 2025: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #788
NYT Connections puzzle #788 for August 12, 2025, is here. Check hints and answers for all four categories — from Groups of Ten to Things with Holes.
A screenshot of NYT Connections puzzle #788 showing the 4×4 grid of words players must group into hidden categories.
The New York Times’ daily word game, Connections, is back with puzzle #788 for August 12, 2025, challenging players to group 16 words into four sets of four based on hidden associations. Whether you’re trying to maintain your winning streak or need a nudge to crack today’s puzzle, we’ve got you covered with hints and full solutions.
About NYT Connections
In Connections, players sort a 4×4 grid of words into four categories, each linked by a common theme. The difficulty levels are color-coded:
Yellow – Easiest
Green – Medium
Blue – Hard
Purple – Trickiest (often abstract or wordplay-based)
The game can be played on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.
Tips for Success:
- Start with the obvious groupings (often Yellow or Green).
- Use the “Shuffle” feature for a fresh perspective.
- Watch out for words that fit more than one category.
Hints for August 12, 2025 (Puzzle #788):
- Yellow: Groups of Ten
- Green: Places with Lanes
- Blue: Landmarks in Downtown NYC
- Purple: Things with Holes
Today’s NYT Connections Answers (Spoilers Below):
Yellow – Groups of Ten
Bowling Pins
Commandments
Decade
Fingers
Green – Places with Lanes
Bowling Alley
Highway
Supermarket
Swimming Pool
Blue – Landmarks in Downtown NYC
Bowling Green
Brooklyn Bridge
City Hall
Wall Street
Purple – Things with Holes
Bowling Ball
Colander
Golf Course
Sponge
With today’s puzzle mixing everyday objects, locations, and a dash of New York City trivia, it offered a balanced challenge for casual players and puzzle pros alike.
