What is the NYT Connections answer for October 16, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for October 16, 2025 includes 4 groups: FRUIT DESSERTS, CRABBY, FISH, BANANA ___.

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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 16, 2025

TART

PIKE

SOUR

BREAD

SPLIT

CRUMBLE

BOAT

SKATE

SLUG

CROSS

CRISP

CHAR

SORE

FLUKE

PRICKLY

COBBLER

FRUIT DESSERTS

COBBLER, CRISP, CRUMBLE, TART

CRABBY

CROSS, PRICKLY, SORE, SOUR

FISH

CHAR, FLUKE, PIKE, SKATE

BANANA ___

BOAT, BREAD, SLUG, SPLIT