NYT Connections Hints for October 21, 2025 (#903)
Game
BUCKS
DOES
BULLS
DRONES
QUEENS
HORNETS
ADDRESSES
TELEVISIONS
GARAGE DOORS
HANDLES
KINGS
JACKS
SPURS
ACES
TACKLES
WIIS
Hints by Category
PLAYING CARDS
Back to CategoriesFace cards and high-value cards in a standard deck
ACES
The highest-ranking cards in most card games, typically representing the number one.
JACKS
Face cards that rank below queens and above tens in a standard deck.
KINGS
The highest-ranking face cards, typically depicting a king figure.
QUEENS
Face cards that rank below kings and above jacks, depicting a queen figure.
TAKES ON
Back to CategoriesActions involving dealing with or confronting something
ADDRESSES
To deal with or confront an issue or problem.
DOES
To perform or carry out a task or action.
HANDLES
To manage, deal with, or take responsibility for something.
TACKLES
To confront or deal with a difficult task or problem directly.
N.B.A. TEAMS
Back to CategoriesProfessional basketball teams in the National Basketball Association
BUCKS
Milwaukee Bucks, an NBA team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
BULLS
Chicago Bulls, an NBA team based in Chicago, Illinois.
HORNETS
Charlotte Hornets, an NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SPURS
San Antonio Spurs, an NBA team based in San Antonio, Texas.
THINGS YOU CAN CONTROL WITH REMOTES
Back to CategoriesElectronic devices and systems operable via remote control
DRONES
Unmanned aerial vehicles that can be controlled remotely for various purposes.
GARAGE DOORS
Automated garage door systems that open and close via remote control.
TELEVISIONS
TV sets that can be operated using infrared or wireless remote controls.
WIIS
Nintendo Wii gaming consoles that use wireless remote controllers for gameplay.