NYT Connections Hints for August 28, 2025 (#851)
Game
CYBERSPACE
KETTLE
ROCK
SNARE
STEEL
MAKESHIFT
WEB
WATER
ICECAPS
NET
CUP
DIAMOND
TANGLE
TEABAG
CANTAB
NAILS
Hints by Category
PLACES TO GET TRAPPED
Back to CategoriesLocations or situations where one can become caught or ensnared
NET
A mesh fabric used to catch or trap things, like fishing nets or safety nets.
SNARE
A trap for catching animals, typically using a noose.
TANGLE
A confused mass of something twisted together, making it difficult to escape.
WEB
A spider's web used to trap insects, or metaphorically any complex, entrapping situation.
USED FOR TEA
Back to CategoriesItems and substances involved in preparing or serving tea
CUP
A container from which tea is drunk.
KETTLE
A vessel used to boil water for making tea.
TEABAG
A small, porous bag containing tea leaves for brewing.
WATER
The primary liquid used to brew tea.
ASSOCIATED WITH HARDNESS
Back to CategoriesThings known for their physical durability, strength, or resistance
DIAMOND
The hardest known natural material, used in cutting tools.
NAILS
Hard metal fasteners, also referring to fingernails which are made of keratin.
ROCK
Solid mineral material known for its hardness and durability.
STEEL
A strong alloy of iron and carbon known for its hardness and strength.
ENDING WITH KEYBOARD KEYS
Back to CategoriesWords that end with the names of keys found on a computer keyboard
CANTAB
Ends with 'TAB' (the tab key)
CYBERSPACE
Ends with 'SPACE' (the space bar)
ICECAPS
Ends with 'CAPS' (the caps lock key)
MAKESHIFT
Ends with 'SHIFT' (the shift key)