What is the NYT Connections answer for September 09, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for September 09, 2025 includes 4 groups: FINISHED, THINGS WITH SHELLS, SWIG, ___DOG.

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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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September 09, 2025

SLUG

EGG

COMPLETE

BULL

LAP

SNAIL

WATCH

BELT

OVER

UNDER

THROUGH

HARD TACO

DONE

GULP

M&M

SHOT

FINISHED

COMPLETE, DONE, OVER, THROUGH

THINGS WITH SHELLS

EGG, HARD TACO, M&M, SNAIL

SWIG

BELT, GULP, SHOT, SLUG

___DOG

BULL, LAP, UNDER, WATCH