Connectionsis back with another collection of sixteen words and four categories. In order to win, you need to first figure out the categories, then plug the right words into each, and you only get four mistakes before you’re out.
If these rules ofhow to playConnectionsseem like a lot to you, this article is here to help. In the sections below, you can find things like general clues, category help, spoilers, and a whole lot more.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #442 for July 12, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Slice, Sneak, Tire, Support, Bagel, Slip, Loaf, Whiff, Blessing, Wade, Lifesaver, Consent, Wreath, Hook, Approval,andShank.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Some hints and spoilers for thismobile-friendlypuzzle gamecan be found below. Find the header of the one you want to see and click the Read More button below it to uncover it.
- Loaf and Wade go in the same category.
Lifesaver and Bagel go in the same group.
Blessing and Approval go in the same category.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisOfficial Sanctioning.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Approval, Blessing, Consent, Support.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Round, with a hole in the middle.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisTorus-Shaped Things.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bagel, Lifesaver, Tire, Wreath.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Doing poorly on the green.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisBad Golf Shots.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hook, Shank, Slice, Whiff.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisbrowser game:Things you wear on your feet, minus some letters.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisFootwear Minus “er” Sound.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Loaf, Slip, Sneak, Wade.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #442 for May 27, 2025
The answer of thisinnovative puzzle gamestill eluding you? Check out the section below for a full spoiler including all the categories and all the words that go in them.
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