Nyt's September Misconnection: 820 Puzzles Now Solved By Readers

According to sources deep within the New York Times headquarters, an unexpected turn of events has left the publication's puzzles department in a state of disarray. The usually formidable NYT Connections team, renowned for crafting mind-boggling conundrums that leave solvers scratching their heads, found themselves utterly confounded when the solution to Puzzle No. 820 was presented by none other than the very readers they challenge weekly.

Apparently, in a rare instance of collective genius unleashed by the cosmos, readers managed to not only solve the puzzle but also provide hints that surpassed those provided by the NYT team itself. The department, usually brimming with pride over their devious brain teasers, now finds itself in a peculiar predicament: how does one respond when the audience outshines the performer?

As of press time, sources report that the puzzles department is currently reevaluating its approach to puzzle creation. Some suggest adopting a reader-submitted puzzle model, while others advocate for a more humble approach to cluing. Regardless of the chosen path, one thing is certain: New York Times Connections will never be the same again.