Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #854 on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Sunday, October 12, 2025 / New York TimesThe New York Times
If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.
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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Sunday, October 12
Think Madame Zeroni from Holes.
The inagural date of something.
Animals of the avian variety.
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Sunday, October 12:
1. FOR ALL TIME: ETERNAL, EVERLASTING, FOREVER, PERMANENT
2. ESTABLISHES: BEGINS, INSTITUTES, LAUNCHES, PIONEERS
3. BIRDS: KITE, ROBIN, SWALLOW, SWIFT
4. HAPPY ____: DAYS, ENDING, RETURNS, TRAILS
How’d you do?
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