Connectionsis back with yet another seemingly impossible puzzle. You are presented with sixteen different words every day, and you need to put them into four different categories that are a complete mystery to start with.
Since the only clue you get are the words themselves according to therules ofConnections, you know this puzzle is only as difficult as the words the NYT gives you. And today’s words are not going to make it easy on you. So if you need some help, this article is here for you.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #616 for June 18, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Punch, Suggestion, Touch, Point, Match, Box, Triumph, Set, Hint, Complement, Oscar, Suit, Lamb Chop, Trace, Fit,andRetrieve.
What Is the Definition of Lamb Chop?
Lamb chop is a cut of lamb meat, similar to a pork chop. Lamp Chop is also a well-known puppet from the TV show calledLamb Chop’s Play-a-Long.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Every section below is designed to help you get closer to the answer to today’s puzzle without giving the whole thing away. Open up the expandable sections below with the “Read More” links to see what’s hidden inside each one for thisfree browser-based game.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these groups are about boxing or other sports.
Punch and Triumph go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thismind-boggling puzzle game:Just the littlest bit.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisGlimmer.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hint, Suggestion, Touch, Trace.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“This just goes together!”
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCorrespond Well With.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Complement, Fit, Match, Suit.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things you could put in this group: Piggy, Beaker, Pinocchio.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisFamous Puppets.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Lamb Chop, Oscar, Punch, Triumph.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thispuzzle game that can make you smarter:Shortened dog names.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisDog Breeds Minus “Er” Sound.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisDog Breeds Minus “Er” Sound.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Box, Point, Retrieve, Set.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #616 for July 24, 2025
The full solution to theNew York TimesConnectionspuzzle can be found in the section below. Expand it to reveal the categories and the words that are grouped together in this puzzle game.
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