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Connectionsis a puzzle game that provides engaging challenges and tests your ability to find links between seemingly-unrelated words. Each puzzle presents a grid of sixteen words that can be grouped into categories based on a shared theme. While some connections may seem obvious, others require a bit more thought and a keen eye for subtle patterns.
Whether you’re super familiar withhow to playConnectionsor just starting out, having a helping hand can make the experience smoother and more enjoyable. For those struggling, here are some clues, spoilers, and answers to help you win today’s puzzle.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #630 for Jun 20, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Win, Shoe, Shake, West, Vibrate, Lose, Ham, Draw, Heart, Airplane, Tungsten, Dodge, Do Not Disturb, Watt, Escape, and Ring.
What is the Definition of Tungsten?
Tungsten, according toDictionary.com, is a “rare, metallic element having a bright-gray color, a metallic luster, and a high melting point.” Its letter on the periodic table is W.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Want a hint or two forthis difficult puzzle game? In the sections below, you can find everything from general clues to spoilers. To open each section and see what’s inside, simply click the “Read More” link below each of them.
Here are some hints:
Win, Lose, and Draw donotgo in the same group.
Words that sound like one-word questions (like “What?") arenota group.
- Win and West go in the same grouping.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:What you do to your phone in the theater (then when you leave).
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisCellphone Modes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Airplane, Do Not Disturb, Ring, Vibrate.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:To get rid of someone who is following you, perhaps.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisEvade.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dodge, Escape, Lose, Shake.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer inthis mobile puzzle game:All these words have a single letter in common.
The category for the blue/difficultConnectionsisWhat “W” Might Mean.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult New York TimesConnectionsisWhat “W” Might Mean.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Tungsten, Watt, West, Win.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things you could put in this category: Pull, Silly, Six, Apron.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis___ String.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Draw, Ham, Heart, Shoe.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #630 for July 23, 2025
Searching for the full answer tothisWordle-like puzzle game? In the section below, you will find a rundown on all the categories and the words that belong in each of the groupings. Click the “Read More” button to uncover it.
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