Connections Unlimited, launched by The New York Times Games team, is more than just a daily brain teaser—it's a social phenomenon that's hooked millions since its 2023 debut. Each puzzle presents 16 words on a grid, and your mission? Sort them into four groups of four, each sharing a subtle (or sneaky) connection.

Alright, victory seekers—time to shatter that wall. Below are the complete groups for puzzle #835, listed from easiest to hardest. I've included the category names (revealed post-solve) and explanations to unpack the genius (or groaners). Congrats if you nailed it solo!
These sunny synonyms capture unbridled positivity—perfect for a mood-lifting category.
Why it connects: All evoke happiness or energy, like "bright" smiles or "bouncy" steps. Easiest of the bunch, as promised.
A bumper-to-bumper nod to driving dilemmas—what's more connected than vehicle woes?
Why it connects: Each precedes "buggy" in common phrases: baby buggy (stroller), beach buggy (dune vehicle), dune buggy (off-roader), and Radio-Flyer buggy (iconic toy wagon). Green for its straightforward prefix play.
There you have it—your full rundown of NYT Connections answers for September 23, 2025. Whether you breezed through or battled to the bitter end, every puzzle levels up your word wizardry. Got a wild solve story or theme suggestion for the NYT crew? Drop it below—we're all in this grid together.


