Connectionsis a short daily puzzle game where you have to sort a selection of words into four mystery categories. While therules of how to playConnectionsare pretty simple, today’s puzzle is not easy at all. If you are stuck on this challenging puzzle, and you’re running out of guesses, you might be in search of some help with it.
Whether you are looking for general hints, word definitions, category clues, or even spoilers, you can find all that and more in the article below. Each section is covered up as well, so you don’t accidentally spoil too much for yourself just by scrolling.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #344 for June 30, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Carpenter, Puppet, Magic, Underwear, Tool, Woo, Cape, Bay, Charm, Pawn, Mask, Instrument, Tights, Spell, Scott,andHex.
What is the Definition of Woo?
The word woo means to try to gain someone’s approval or to attempt to get someone to want to marry you. Woo is also the name of a movie, a skincare line, the last name of a film director, and several other companies, people, and media.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #344 for July 27, 2025
If you are looking for a little bit of help that won’t spoil the entirety of thischallenging puzzle game, you may find a bunch of those below. Just press on the Read More button under the headers to see the full hint.
Here are some hints for thisrelaxing puzzle game:
1. None of these categories are about woodworking.
None of these categories are about inlets or water features near land.
Cape and Underwear belong in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Things you can cast. Mystical words, perhaps.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSorcerer’s Output.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Charm, Hex, Magic, Spell.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Someone who has been manipulated.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisOne Being Manipulated.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Instrument, Pawn, Puppet, Tool.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:The costume of someone who comes to rescue you.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisClassic Superhero Wear.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cape, Mask, Task, Underwear.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Famous names in Hollywood.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisAction Movie Directors.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bay, Carpenter, Scott, Woo.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #344 for July 26, 2025
Still in need of some more help with today’sNew York Times GamesConnections? You can find the full answer to today’s puzzle in the section below.
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