Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #855 on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Monday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.
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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Monday, October 13
- Trouble brewing.
- Nighttime pub fun.
- Get out of here!
- Rip off.
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Monday, October 13:
1. METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS: CAN OF WORMS, HORNET’S NEST, MINEFIELD, PANDORA’S BOX
2. BAR EVENTS: HAPPY HOUR, KARAOKE, LIVE MUSIC, TRIVIA NIGHT
3. WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE: ABOUT TIME, FINALLY, GOOD RIDDANCE, SAYONARA
4. ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “SWINDLE”: AMERICAN HUSTLE, COMIC CON, GOLDEN FLEECE, LUCKY STIFF
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