Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game created by the New York Times that may seem simple at first glance. But it can quickly become quite challenging, particularly if some of the words are unfamiliar to you.
For those already familiar with the rules ofhow to playConnections, you know just how tough it can be. Thankfully, help is here in this article. Here you may find general hints, category clues, and a whole lot more to help you in your quest to win this puzzle.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #628 for May 16, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Peach, Yo-Yo, Egg, Marbles, Toothpaste, Waffle, Doll, Mind, Genie, Angel, Sense, Hesitate, Waver, Wits, Bell,andDear.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Every section below holds a different clue or spoiler for thispopular PC puzzle gametoday. If you want to peek at what is hiding inside each one, press the “Read More” button underneath the header of the one you want.
- Yo-Yo and Waffle go in the same group.
- Genie and Toothpaste belong in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:“I love her; she’s a ____.”
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisLovely Person.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Angel, Dear, Doll, Peach.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“Have you lost your sense!?”
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisLucidity.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Marbles, Mind, Sense, Wits.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisBe Indecisive.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hesitate, Waffle, Waver, Yo-Yo.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thissimple but addictive game:Cat’s out of the bag!
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisMetaphors for Things that Can’t Be Undone.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisMetaphors for Things that Can’t Be Undone.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bell, Egg, Genie, Toothpaste.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #628 for June 10, 2025
If you are in need of the full answer to thismind-boggling and hard puzzle game, look in the section below. Inside, you’re able to see all the different groups' themes and which word goes in which group.
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