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 #858 on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The New York Times
If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday’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 Thursday, October 16
- Desserts.
- Grouchy.
- They swim.
- Yellow fruit.
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Thursday, October 16:
1. FRUIT DESSERTS: COBBLER, CRISP, CRUMBLE, TART
2. CRABBY: CROSS, PRICKLY, SORE, SOUR
3. FISH: CHAR, FLUKE, PIKE, SKATE
4. BANANA ___: BOAT, BREAD, SLUG, SPLIT
How’d you do?
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