Challenge Yourself with NYT Connections Puzzle for September 15

The New York Times has released its latest puzzle, the Connections game, for September 15, 2025. Players can engage with a fresh set of challenges designed to test their word association skills. The excitement surrounding today’s game follows yesterday’s puzzle, which featured hints related to entryways, map features, and streets with symbolic significance.

Today’s Hints and Clues

Today’s puzzle comprises sixteen words: CONNECTION, BANSHEE, CARPET, STRAND, PIP, CHEMISTRY, BANK, TILE, HEARTBREAKER, WOOD, SPARK, COAST, LAMINATE, SHORE, WAILER, and FIREWORKS. The objective is to categorize these words into four distinct groups based on their shared characteristics.

The categories for the words are color-coded as follows:
– **Yellow group**: Items found on the floor
– **Green group**: Terms associated with beach areas
– **Blue group**: Words connected to romance
– **Purple group**: Members of a classic backing band

These groupings challenge players to think critically about the relationships between the words.

Answers Revealed

As players complete the game, they will discover the answers for the September 15 edition. The solutions are as follows:

– **Yellow group** (flooring options): CARPET, LAMINATE, TILE, WOOD
– **Green group** (beach-related): BANK, COAST, SHORE, STRAND
– **Blue group** (romantic themes): CHEMISTRY, CONNECTION, FIREWORKS, SPARK
– **Purple group** (backing band members): BANSHEE, HEARTBREAKER, PIP, WAILER

The yellow group was perceived as straightforward, focusing on common flooring materials. Similarly, the green group offered clarity with its beach-related terms. The blue group challenged players to connect romance with emotional terms, while the purple group presented a mix of familiarity and difficulty, depending on players’ knowledge of classic bands.

For those who find today’s puzzle engaging, the New York Times encourages returning for more puzzles in the future. With fresh clues every day, players can continue to refine their word association skills and enjoy the challenge of the Connections game.