Connectionsis a fun and engaging word game where you group sixteen words into four groups. It’s a mix of logic and creativity, and while some connections jump out right away, others can be a bit trickier. The challenge lies in spotting the subtle links that tie the words together.
If you already knowhow to playConnections, but you need a little help to keep things moving, this hints and answers guide has got you covered. It’s here to offer gentle nudges and spoilers, making sure you can enjoy the puzzle without the frustration.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #604 for July 04, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:File, Save, Butter, Chicken, Spread, Sand, Under, Store, Lady, Favorite, Sticky, Preserve, keep, Buff, Parlay,andGrind.
What is the Definition of Parlay?
Parlay is a word that is normally associated with gambling. It can mean “to bet or gamble the money you just won from a previous bet.” It can used as a noun to describe that kind of bet or a verb. There is also a slang term that means “to use something that you have to achieve a goal.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you are looking for a helpful hint or spoiler for thisinnovative puzzle game, you can find a whole bunch of them below. Open each of these sections with the “Read More” link underneath each of the different headers below.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of the categories are about menu items for files, like save, paste, file, etc.
None of these categories have anything to do with food or recipes, but Butter and Chicken are in the same group.
- Parlay and Spread go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer of thisfree browser game:To protect, to safeguard.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisConserve.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Keep, Preserve, Save, Store.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:To use an emery board or sandpaper.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSmooth Using Friction.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Buff, File, Grind, Sand.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer of thischallenging puzzle game:Betting money on sports.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSports Gambling Terms.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Favorite, Parlay, Spread, Under.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All four of these words can be followed up by the same seven-letter word to make four common things.
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords Before “Fingers.”
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords Before “Fingers.”
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Butter, Chicken, Lady, Sticky.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #604 for July 13, 2025
The full answer to today’sConnectionis in the section below. Inside are all the categories from themobile puzzle gamealong with the words that go inside of each of those groups.
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