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 #797 on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Saturday’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 Saturday, August 16
1. Knights need this.
2. HGTV’s bread and butter.
3. “You’ve bested me!”
4. A sheet of___.
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Saturday, August 16:
1. INTREPEDITY: FORTITUDE, GRIT, PLUCK, RESOLVE
2. RENOVATIONS: CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, UPGRADES, WORK
3. TROUNCE: CREAM, CRUSH, ROUTE, SHELLAC
4. KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER: CREPE, ROLLING, TISSUE, TOILET
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