The NYTConnectionsis a unique daily word-sorting game. You’re presented with a bunch of words, and your task is to figure out how to sort them into four categories. At the start, the connections between the words are a complete mystery, waiting for you to uncover them.

If you’re familiar with therules ofConnections, you know just how tricky these puzzles can be. Whether you need a small nudge or a major hint, this article is here to help. No matter how much guidance you’re looking for, you can find it in the article below.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #614 for June 10, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Surprise, Humor, See, Straight, Baby, Rattle, Boo, Creak, Hiss, Bae, Gotcha, Pamper, Shed, Guess Who, Indulge,andSlither.

What is the Definition of Bae?

Bae is an acronym for the phrase “Before Anyone Else,” and it is used as slang for a term of endearment.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you are just here for some clues and spoilers that don’t ruin the whole answer for thisminimalist puzzle game, you can find these below. Each header has an expandable section under it that hides a variety of hints.

Here are some hints:

1. None of these categories are terms of endearment.

  1. None of these groups are about different kinds of games.

  2. Creak and See go in the same category.

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Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:“Stop spoiling her!”

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardNew York TimesConnectionsisMollycoddle.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Baby, Humor, Indulge, Pamper.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Things you might think when you hear “snake.”

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisThings a Rattlesnake Does.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hiss, Rattle, Shed, Slither.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thismobile puzzle game:“Did I scare you?”

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisWords Said to an Unsuspecting Person.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Boo, Gotcha, Guess Who, Surprise.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things you could put in this category: Brooke, Lock, Poole.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones for Bodies of Water.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones for Bodies of Water.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bae, Creak, See, Straight.

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Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #614 for Jun 22, 2025

Looking for the complete solution to thismind-bogglingly difficult puzzle game? Scroll down to the expandable section below, where you’ll find all the categories and the words that fit into each group.

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