What is the NYT Connections answer for August 30, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for August 30, 2025 includes 4 groups: MUSIC GENRES, NOT BE GOOD, DO EXCEPTIONALLY WELL, CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS.

How do I play NYT Connections?

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 30, 2025

BLOW

GLASS

FUNK

STINK

METAL

ROCK

BITE

EAT

CAGE

EMO

ENO

RULE

SLAY

SUCK

POP

REICH

MUSIC GENRES

EMO, FUNK, METAL, POP

NOT BE GOOD

BITE, BLOW, STINK, SUCK

DO EXCEPTIONALLY WELL

EAT, ROCK, RULE, SLAY

CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS

CAGE, ENO, GLASS, REICH