NYT Connections - August 22 Hints & Answers
Complete hints, category titles, and answers for this date's puzzle
NYT Connections August 22 Puzzle Guide
Welcome to your complete guide for the NYT Connections puzzle from August 22, 2025! Whether you're solving this puzzle for the first time or reviewing your previous attempt, our progressive hint system provides exactly the right amount of help at each step.
This date's puzzle features four unique categories with varying difficulty levels. Our color-coded system matches the official NYT difficulty progression: Yellow (easiest), Green (moderate), Blue (challenging), and Purple (trickiest).
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