You’re in the right place! Below you’ll find gentle hints for each category, followed by the full list of today’s answers once you’re ready to check your results.
🔍 What Is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times, where players group 16 words into 4 sets of connected ideas. Each set is color-coded based on difficulty:
🟨 Yellow – Easy
🟩 Green – Medium
🟦 Blue – Hard
🟪 Purple – Tricky
If you’re struggling, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with hints and today’s complete solutions below.
💡 Connections Hints for Today’s Puzzle (#864)
Want a nudge without seeing the full answers? Try to guess the categories using these subtle hints:
🟨 Yellow: Small bills
🟩 Green: Custom-made
🟦 Blue: Insects
🟪 Purple: Duplicate
🧠 Today’s Connections Categories
Need a little extra help? Here are the official category titles for today’s NYT Connections:
🟨 UTILITIES
🟩 ADAPT TO FIT ONE’S NEEDS
🟦 KINDS OF ANTS
🟪 COPY___
✅ NYT Connections Answers for Today (#864)
⚠️ Spoiler Alert: Below are the complete solutions for today’s puzzle.
Turn back now if you want to give it one more try!
| Category | Words |
| 🟨 UTILITIES | ELECTRIC, GAS, TELEPHONE, WATER |
| 🟩 ADAPT TO FIT ONE’S NEEDS | FASHION, MOLD, SHAPE, TAILOR |
| 🟦 KINDS OF ANTS | ARMY, CARPENTER, FIRE, PHARAOH |
| 🟪 COPY___ | CAT, PASTA, RIGHT, WRITER |
🔁 Missed It? Don’t Worry!
Don’t feel bad if today’s puzzle had you stumped — Connections can be trickier than it looks!
Come back tomorrow for fresh hints and answers to help you keep your winning streak alive.