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 #847 on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
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If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday’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 Sunday, October 5
1. Green thumb.
2. What in the world?!
3. The Material Girl.
4. “Vroom-vroom.”
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Sunday, October 5:
1. USED TO GROW A HOUSEPLANT: POT, SEED, SOIL, WATER
2. FLABBERGAST: FLOOR, ROCK, SHAKE, SHOCK
3. MADONNA SONGS: CHERISH, FROZEN, HOLIDAY, MUSIC
4. ____ CAR: BUMPER, CLOWN, GETAWAY, SPORTS
How’d you do?
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