Connections Unlimited is a brain-teasing word association game from The New York Times, designed to test your vocabulary, logic, and creative thinking. Each day, players face a 4x4 grid of 16 words and must sort them into four groups of four, each sharing a common theme. These themes can range from synonyms and categories to puns and cultural references, making every puzzle a unique challenge.
Here are the complete solutions for NYT Connections puzzle #795 (August 14, 2025). Each category is listed with its corresponding words:
Connection: These are all slang terms for a person’s buttocks, making this the easiest group to spot for many solvers.
Connection: These are tools or equipment used to strike a ball in sports like baseball, croquet, tennis, and hockey.
Connection: These are items associated with a bride’s traditional wedding attire or accessories, with "TRAIN" referring to the long, trailing part of a dress.
Connection: These are compound words where the first and second parts rhyme, adding a playful linguistic twist.
The Connections Unlimited puzzle for August 14, 2025 was a memorable challenge, blending cheeky wordplay (Derriere), practical categories (Sports equipment), wedding elegance (Bride’s ensemble), and linguistic creativity (Rhyming compound words). Whether you solved it in a flash or needed a nudge, we hope this guide helped you conquer the puzzle and maintain your streak.