NYT Connections Hints for August 16, 2025 (#836)
Game
TISSUE
WORK
PLUCK
CONSTRUCTION
CRUSH
CREPE
CREAM
RESOLVE
ROLLING
REPAIRS
SHELLAC
TOILET
GRIT
ROUT
UPGRADES
FORTITUDE
Hints by Category
INTREPIDITY
Back to CategoriesCourage and Determination
FORTITUDE
Mental and emotional strength in facing adversity.
GRIT
Perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
PLUCK
Courage and readiness to face challenges.
RESOLVE
Firm determination to achieve something.
RENOVATIONS
Back to CategoriesImprovements and Repairs
CONSTRUCTION
The process of building or assembling infrastructure.
REPAIRS
The act of fixing or mending something.
UPGRADES
Improvements or enhancements to something.
WORK
General term for labor or tasks related to renovations.
TROUNCE
Back to CategoriesOverwhelming Victory or Defeat
CREAM
To defeat decisively, often used in sports.
CRUSH
To defeat overwhelmingly.
ROUT
To defeat decisively in a competition or battle.
SHELLAC
To defeat decisively, often used in sports or competitions.
KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER
Back to CategoriesTypes of Soft or Lightweight Paper
CREPE
A crinkled or textured lightweight paper.
ROLLING
Thin, lightweight paper often used for rolling cigarettes.
TISSUE
Soft, lightweight paper used for hygiene or wrapping.
TOILET
Soft paper used for personal hygiene.