Hints and Answers for Today’s Connections Puzzle #825 Revealed

NEW YORK, NY — Players of today’s Connections puzzle, #825, may face increased difficulty compared to previous days. With a rating of 2.5 out of 5, this puzzle challenges players to connect 16 words into four groups.

The 16 words in today’s puzzle are: Nickel, Key, Won, Major, Principal, Dollar, Private, Bill, Soldier, Personal, Critical, Pound, Inner, Wing, Sterling, and Secret. Each category in the puzzle is marked by a specific color, indicating its level of difficulty, with yellow being the easiest and purple the hardest.

In an effort to assist puzzle solvers, experts have provided hints for the groupings. One clue suggests, “Spend some money on buffalo for important secrets.” Following these clues can guide players toward the correct answers.

To successfully solve the puzzle, players often start with the more challenging groups. A player noted, “I saw the pound and sterling, which led me to currency.” Another player identified “private and secret” as a distinct group, followed by “inner and personal.” This pattern continued until the remaining words were sorted into groups.

For players struggling with the puzzle, a common strategy involves shuffling the words. “Don’t be afraid of the shuffle button,” said a seasoned player. This maneuver can help if players find they have incorrectly grouped words.

The final answer reveal for puzzle #825 will depend on how players group their selections. Meanwhile, last puzzle’s results have also been shared in case of interest in previous challenges.

Players looking for more hints or strategies can consult guides available online. If you have thoughts about today’s puzzle or want to share strategies, feel free to email the puzzle’s writers, Scott Younker or Alyse Stanley, at Tom's Guide.