Connectionsis a short daily game with an interesting and innovative premise. Therules ofConnectionsare briefly that players must figure out four mystery categories based on sixteen words. Each category only has four words in it, and none of the words can overlap. The puzzle today is pretty unique in that most of the “words” don’t seem to actually be words at all. to get through today, players might want some hints in the form of the definitions of the words, clues to the categories, or just the full spoiler.

Definitions of Today’s Connections Words

Some of the words today aren’t really words, so it’s time to dive into all the definitions of them. This section will be helpful for anyone stuck in thisConnectionspuzzle game.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for July 25, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the items:ALFA, BET, POM, MA, USA, YO, LA, TANGO, BRAVO, OK, BOO, E, HI, TOM, HALLMARK,andROMEO.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:These four “words” are actually abbreviations of places.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 15, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisState Abbreviations.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:HI, LA, MA, OK.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 29, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCable Channels.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BET, E, HALLMARK, USA.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisinternet browser game:Other items that fit into this category: Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 30, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisIn the Nato Alphabet.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ALFA, BRAVO, ROMEO, TANGO.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisgame that many missed in 2023:Double all these words to make new ones.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 20, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis___-___.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BOO, PON, TOM, YO.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #179

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