What is the NYT Connections answer for October 08, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for October 08, 2025 includes 4 groups: FINEST, ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES, PAINT FINISHES, KINDS OF BEDS.

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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 08, 2025

CREAM

ALTERNATIVE

PEARL

RIVER

BEST

EGGSHELL

OYSTER

GARAGE

NAIL

GLOSS

SELECT

ARENA

CLASSIC

ELITE

FLOWER

MATTE

FINEST

BEST, CREAM, ELITE, SELECT

ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES

ALTERNATIVE, ARENA, CLASSIC, GARAGE

PAINT FINISHES

EGGSHELL, GLOSS, MATTE, PEARL

KINDS OF BEDS

FLOWER, NAIL, OYSTER, RIVER