Connections Unlimited is a daily word association game created by The New York Times, designed to test your ability to find "common threads" between words. Launched in June 2023, it’s become a fan favorite, second only to Wordle in popularity among NYT games. Players are presented with a 4x4 grid of 16 words and must sort them into four groups of four, each sharing a specific connection.
If you’re ready to see the solutions, here are the NYT Connections answers for August 1, 2025, puzzle #782, along with the category names and words:
Yellow: Aptitude
Ability, Gift, Skill, Talent
Connection: These words describe natural or learned capabilities.
Green: Silent “W”
Answer, Sword, Two, Wrist
Connection: Each word contains a “W” that isn’t pronounced.
Blue: Legends of Classic Hollywood
Bogart, Gable, Grant, Tracy
Connection: Iconic male actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Purple: Hit the ___
Books, Gym, Road, Sack
Connection: Phrases starting with “hit the” (e.g., hit the books, hit the gym).
These categories, as noted by sources like Beebom, were tricky due to the editor’s clever word choices, but the above answers will get you through puzzle #782.
If you’re struggling with NYT Connections puzzle #782 on August 1, 2025, use our hints to guide you or check the answers to keep your streak alive. Tomorrow’s puzzle, #783, will bring new challenges, and we’ll be here with fresh hints and solutions.
