Connectionsis a daily word game with an interesting twist. All you receive are sixteen words, and you need to figure out how to group them into four categories. Each of these themed groups are a mystery at the start of the puzzle.
If you already knowhow to playConnections, you know just how challenging these puzzles can be. This article is designed for anyone who need a little, or a lot, of help for this word-sorting game.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #611 for May 09, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Mad, Man, Hub, Bub, Night, Mat, Bud, Tug, Jack, Wrench, Block, Jerk, Strap, Knee, Yank,andBolster.
Bub is a slang American word for “buddy,” or “friend.”
What is the Definition of Bolster?
Bolster is one of those English words that has a ton of different meanings. Here they all are, according to Dictionary.com.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you are looking for some hints or spoilers for thisfree-to-play puzzle game, you may find a massive selection of them below. Each is hidden inside an expandable section to keep you from spoiling too much just from scrolling down.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these categories are about words that rhyme, have the same letters, or anything similar.
Bub and Bud belong in the same category.
- Mad and Night go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisbrowser game:To pull suddenly and with force.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisWrest.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Jerk, Tug, Wrench, Yank.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“See here, mister!”
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBuster.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bub, Bud, Jack, Man.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Everything you need for a good s t r e t c h.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisYoga Accessories.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Block, Bolster, Mat, Strap.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismobile puzzle game:Other things you could put into this category: Baseball, ice, mushroom.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis___ Cap.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hub, Knee, Mad, Night.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #611 for June 29, 2025
Need the full answer to today’sNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle? Inside the section below are all the categories and which words go in which groups.
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