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Connectionsis a short game that you can play every day. In order to win this game, you’ll need a good grasp of the rules, to know all the definitions of all the words, and will need to be able to put those words into categories. Each of the sixteen words only belongs in one of four categories, and each category holds only four of the sixteen words. In order to win today’sNew York Times Games Connectionspuzzle, you might need a hand in the form of some hints or spoilers.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #196 for Jun 02, 2025
Now that you have a good understanding of therules of how to playConnections, you’re able to try today’s puzzle. It contains the words:CROWN, SOFT, DICE, SHOULDER, CHOP, CANDLE, ROBE, LIGHT, EYELASH, TORCH, MELLOW, BELLY, MILD, HOCK, DANDELION,andTABLET.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Other things that fit into this category: Tender, Calm, Serene.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 20, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisGentle.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:LIGHT, MELLOW, MILD, SOFT.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thismobile puzzle game:Pork chops, bacon.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 23, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCuts of Pork.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BELLY, CHOP, HOOK, SHOULDER.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Pieces of a famous American statue.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 06, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisStatue of Liberty Features.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CROWN, ROBE, TABLET, TORCH.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:“Blow out your candles and make a wish!”
Purple Connections Category Answer for Jun 04, 2025
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings to Blow on for Wishes/Luck.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 21, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings to Blow on for Wishes/Luck.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CANDLE, DANDELION, DICE, EYELASH.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #196
If you are just interested in the full answer for thisWordle-like puzzle game, check the expandable section below. The spoiler is located inside.
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