**NYT Debuts New Game: Connections (Beta Phase)**
The New York Times has introduced a new word game called *Connections*, currently in its beta phase. While it’s still early to tell if it will become a permanent part of the NYT Games rotation, fans are already eager to try it out.
**What is Connections?**
Connections challenges players to “group words that share a common thread.” It’s a fun and engaging way to test your vocabulary and pattern recognition skills.
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### NYT Connections Answers for October 17, 2025
If you’re looking for the answers to *NYT Connections* #859 (published on October 17, 2025), we’ve got you covered! The four categories you need to find are:
– **Used During a Presentation**
– **Items in a Souvenir Shop**
– **Folktale Characters**
– **Weather Terms**
Below is a chart showing the words associated with each group. [Insert chart here]
For those interested in solving past puzzles, be sure to check out our [NYT Connections Answers Archive].
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### How to Play NYT Connections
Playing *Connections* is simple and addictive:
1. Look for **four words that share something in common**.
2. Tap or click to select these four words.
3. Hit “submit” to check if your guess is correct.
**Important:** You can make up to four mistakes per puzzle.
Each day, there are four groups to discover. The first group is typically the easiest, while the last is the most challenging. When starting the puzzle, it helps to quickly skim through all the available words and see if any pairs or triplets stand out. Then, try to find the missing word(s) to complete each grouping.
There is one puzzle available per day, which resets at midnight local time. Once you’ve completed the day’s puzzle, you can view your results and see a countdown timer indicating when the next puzzle will be ready.
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### Don’t Miss Out!
Alongside *Connections*, be sure to check out our coverage of other popular NYT games, including:
– NYT Crosswords
– NYT Mini Crosswords
– NYT Spelling Bee
– NYT Wordle
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy your daily word challenge!
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