Connectionsis back today with another collection of seemingly random words that need to be sorted. to win, you’ll need to not only know the rules ofhow to playConnections, but also know all the definitions of the words and have some understanding of each of the mystery categories. If you are stuck and running out of tries to get the right answer to today’s puzzle, you can find loads of help in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #285 for Jul 28, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:VOLLEYBALL, SQUASH, TABLE, HOCKEY, RECORD, BREAKING, CRICKET, PRESS, FROG, SKELETON, MOOD, CRUSH, TRAMPOLINE, KANGROO, MARSH,andHARE.
What is the Definition of Trampoline?
A trampoline is a stretched fabric contraption used to jump higher than normal, or a springboard made of fabric. In nautical terms, a trampoline can also be “a fabric deck stretched on the braces connecting the hulls of a catamaran or trimaran, resembling a gymnastic trampoline.” Trampoline is also an Olympic sport.
What is the Definition of Hare?
A hare is a “rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.” They are very similar to rabbits, but on a larger scale. There is also a Constellation of a Hare called Lepus. There is also a game clled Hare and Hounds, and the Hare is the player that is being pursued by the Hound player. Dictionary.com has an additional meaning: “Chiefly British. to go, run, or proceed swiftly, suddenly, or impulsively; rush; speed; take off.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #285 for July 05, 2025
Looking for some hints to help you through today’s puzzle? You can find general hints, category clues, and even spoilers for the groups for thisfree browser puzzle game similar toWordle.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 285
Here are some hints for thisdifficult puzzle game:
Volleyball and Squash don’t belong in the same category, but there is a category about sports.
Table and Record are in the same category.
- Hare and Cricket belong in the same category.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 15, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisJumping Animals.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cricket, Frog, Hare, Kangaroo.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:Squish, Squeeze.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 28, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisApply Pressure To.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Crush, Mash, Press, Squash.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Things you can earn a Gold Medal in.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 02, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisOlympic Sports.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Breaking, Hockey, Skeleton, Trampoline.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things that would fit into this category: Temperature, Time, Expectations.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 18, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings You Can Set.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Mood, Record, Table, Volleyball.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #285
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