Connectionsis back with yet another selection of words. Today’s puzzle has some odd words and difficult categories, and you have to figure out where everything goes in less than four mistakes. This game is pretty challenging on its own, but this particular puzzle is something else.
If you already knowhow to playConnectionsand need help with puzzle number 427, you can find all sorts of help below. In this article are things like general clues, category help, and even spoilers. All this and more can be found here.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #427 for Jul 17, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Champ, I, On, Ship, Best, Craft, Mussel, Goat, Hare, Legend, About, Naval, Barge, Toward, Concerning,andVessel.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Below, you can find a variety of hints for this difficultpuzzle game that can make you smarter. Press the Read More button below the hint or spoiler you want to see to uncover it.
Here are some hints:
Mussel and I go in the same category.
One of these categories is about things that float on the sea.
3. None of these categories are about foods.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisfree internet browser game:The Titantic, or an aircraft carrier, perhaps.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisLarge Boat.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Barge, Craft, Ship, Vessel.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Muhammad Ali.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisAll-Time Great.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Best, Champ, Goat, Legend.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thispuzzle game:Respecting, touching on, germane to.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisRegarding.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:About, Concerning, On, Toward.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things that could go into this category: Tow, Heal, Nie.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones of Body Features.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hare, I, Mussel, Naval.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #427 for July 21, 2025
If you are searching for the full answer to theNew York Times GamesConnectionsfor August 11, you’re able to find it in the section below. Open it up to see all four categories and the words that belong in each one.
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