NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 28, 2025

Puzzle #840
Stuck on Today's Connections puzzle?
Above is a playable Hint version of today's game! For Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Tap any word below to see the category color.
Keep scrolling for the crossword-clue style Hints.
💡 Today's Hints for Sunday, September 28, 2025
The color-coded clues below help you solve it without spoilers. Tap "Reveal Answer" for the solution.
🟨 "Defensive measures
BACKING
AEGIS
GUARD
PROTECTION
SHIELD
🟩 "Unwelcome digital intruders
MALICIOUS SOFTWARE
BACKDOOR
TROJAN HORSE
VIRUS
WORM
🟦 "Chew on these options
GUM BRANDS
EXTRA
ICE BREAKERS
ORBIT
TRIDENT
🟪 Buffalo, horseshoe symbols.
N.F.L. TEAM LOGOS
BUFFALO
FLEUR-DE-LIS
HORSESHOE
LIGHTNING BOLT