NYT Connections Hints for September 5, 2025 (#862)
Game
HAN
SOLO
FREE
ZING
RAM
KICK
STAG
BUCK
SINGLE
SONG
JACK
TANG
MING
PUNCH
BILLY
ZEST
Categories
Hints by Category
PIQUANCY
Back to CategoriesSharpness, liveliness, or zestfulness
KICK
A sharp, stimulating quality or effect, often used to describe food or drinks.
PUNCH
Forcefulness or impact, suggesting vigor and energy.
ZEST
Great enthusiasm and energy; also refers to the outer peel of citrus fruit used for flavor.
ZING
Energy, excitement, or a lively quality.
AVAILABLE
Back to CategoriesUnoccupied, free, or not in use
FREE
Not occupied or in use; without cost.
SINGLE
Unmarried or not accompanied by others; also means one of something.
SOLO
Done alone; without companions.
STAG
Referring to a social event attended by men only, or being unaccompanied.
MALE ANIMALS
Back to CategoriesTerms for male animals
BILLY
A male goat.
BUCK
A male deer, rabbit, or other similar animals.
JACK
A male donkey.
RAM
A male sheep.
CHINESE DYNASTIES
Back to CategoriesMajor dynasties in Chinese history
HAN
A dynasty ruling China from 206 BCE to 220 CE, known for its cultural and territorial expansion.
MING
A dynasty from 1368 to 1644, famous for its porcelain, naval expeditions, and the Forbidden City.
SONG
A dynasty from 960 to 1279, noted for economic prosperity and cultural achievements.
TANG
A dynasty from 618 to 907, considered a golden age of Chinese civilization with advancements in art and poetry.