What is the NYT Connections answer for August 26, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for August 26, 2025 includes 4 groups: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, A REAL JERK, PESTER, WORDS BEFORE "STOOL".

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NYT Connections presents 16 words that you must group into 4 categories of 4 words each. Find the common thread between words to solve each group.

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August 26, 2025

TOAD

RIDE

TATTOO

BAR

MOLE

FOOT

HEEL

BADGER

RAT

HARRY

STEP

SCAR

CREEP

PIERCING

BUG

SKUNK

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

MOLE, PIERCING, SCAR, TATTOO

A REAL JERK

CREEP, HEEL, RAT, SKUNK

PESTER

BADGER, BUG, HARRY, RIDE

WORDS BEFORE "STOOL"

BAR, FOOT, STEP, TOAD