If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, August 23, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together.

The New York Times Connections puzzle challenges players daily to categorize 16 words into four related groups. Today's edition mixes straightforward categories with trickier ones, demanding careful consideration.