What is the NYT Connections answer for October 05, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for October 05, 2025 includes 4 groups: USED TO GROW A HOUSEPLANT, FLABBERGAST, MADONNA SONGS, ___ CAR.

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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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October 05, 2025

BUMPER

POT

FROZEN

WATER

SHOCK

HOLIDAY

SPORTS

FLOOR

GETAWAY

SOIL

ROCK

MUSIC

CHERISH

CLOWN

SEED

SHAKE

USED TO GROW A HOUSEPLANT

POT, SEED, SOIL, WATER

FLABBERGAST

FLOOR, ROCK, SHAKE, SHOCK

MADONNA SONGS

CHERISH, FROZEN, HOLIDAY, MUSIC

___ CAR

BUMPER, CLOWN, GETAWAY, SPORTS