The New York Times Games word-sorting gameConnectionshas quite the challenge for fans today. These sixteen words all have several definitions, can fit in several places, and might trip you up while you are trying to solve it. If you are running out of misses and are looking for a hint or two for thisConnectionspuzzle, you can find everything you need in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #273 for July 16, 2025
Once you have a good grasp of therules of how to playConnections, you may start on today’s puzzle. It contains the words:STICK, SHIFT, BONE, HIDE, BLANK, BLOCK, SPACE, BALL, OBSCURE, COMMAND, FLAKE, COVER, CONTROL, FORGET, FRISBEE,andOPTION.
What is the Definition of Flake?
Flake is one of those English words with a ton of different definitions:
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #273 for June 21, 2025
Those that need a few hints to get through today’s puzzle with a win can find what they need below. Each section is covered up, but you’re able to find whatever you need by clicking the Read More buttons.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 273
Here are some hints for thisdifficult puzzle game:
None of these categories are about trying to control someone.
Space and Shift don’t belong in the same group.
- Forget and Flake are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisPC word puzzle game:“Here, boy! Catch the ____.”
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 27, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisThings a Dog Can Fetch.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ball, Bone, Frisbee, Stick.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Stow, Harbor, Cloak.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 30, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisConceal.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Block, Cover, Hide, Obscure.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Keyboards (of a specific type).
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 11, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisMac Keyboard Keys.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Command, Control, Option, Shift.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 15, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisExperience a Memory Lapse.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Blank, Flake, Forget, Space.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #273
If you are looking for the answer to today’sNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle, check out the expandable section below. If you press the Read More button there, you will receive all four categories along with all the words that belong in each.
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