NYT Connections hints and answers for today (August 12, 2025)

The New York Times Connections puzzle for August 12th challenges players to categorize 16 words into four groups based on shared themes. Hints are provided to guide players toward identifying connections related to numerical identity, directional paths, New York City locations, and entry point features. The solutions reveal categories including common descriptors, abandonment verbs, measurement units, and phrases with ‘gate’.