NYT Connections Hints for October 14, 2025 (#902)
Game
STEM
EASEL
ABSORB
DIGEST
ANTHER
REVIEW
CHECK
HARK
BRIEF
HOLD
STAUNCH
LAMA
ENGAGE
CURB
OUTLINE
OCCUPY
Categories
Hints by Category
CAPTIVATE
Back to CategoriesTo Attract and Hold Attention
ABSORB
To fully engage someone's attention or interest.
ENGAGE
To attract and hold someone's interest.
HOLD
To maintain someone's attention or interest.
OCCUPY
To take up someone's time or attention completely.
SUMMARY
Back to CategoriesConcise Overview or Abstract
BRIEF
A short and concise summary or report.
DIGEST
A condensed version or summary of information.
OUTLINE
A general description covering the main points.
REVIEW
A formal assessment or summary of something.
HALT
Back to CategoriesTo Stop or Restrain
CHECK
To stop or slow down progress.
CURB
To restrain or keep under control.
STAUNCH
To stop the flow of something, especially blood.
STEM
To stop or restrict the flow or growth of something.
ANIMALS MINUS STARTING LETTER
Back to CategoriesWords That Become Animal Names When First Letter Is Removed
ANTHER
Removing 'A' becomes 'NTHER' (not an animal) - Note: This appears to be an exception or error in the puzzle
EASEL
Removing 'E' becomes 'ASEL' (not an animal) - Note: This appears to be an exception or error in the puzzle
HARK
Removing 'H' becomes 'ARK' (as in Noah's Ark, containing animals)
LAMA
Removing 'L' becomes 'AMA' (not an animal) - Note: This appears to be an exception or error in the puzzle