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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a fun mix of topics. Music fans and artists, there are a couple categories for you. If you need help solving the puzzle, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for today’s Connections puzzle groupings, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Top-notch.
Green group hint: Rock out.
Blue group hint: Hand me a brush.
Purple group hint: Time to sleep?
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Finest.
Green group: Rock music subgenres.
Blue group: Paint finishes.
Purple group: Kinds of beds.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 8, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is finest. The four answers are best, cream, elite and select.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is rock music subgenres. The four answers are alternative, arena, classic and garage.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is paint finishes. The four answers are eggshell, gloss, matte and pearl.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is kinds of beds. The four answers are flower, nail, oyster and river.