NYT Connections hints and answers for today (May 21, 2025)

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21-05-2025

NYT Connections
puzzle is back. If you are stuck, you are not alone. Puzzle number 710 continues the
New York Times
trend of blending clever wordplay with tricky traps, keeping players both challenged and entertained. Whether you're one guess away from a breakthrough or just starting out, this guide offers everything you need — from light hints to full solutions. Keep reading for categorized clues, group themes, and today's full answers if you need them. As always, we recommend trying on your own first but we're here to help if things get complicated.
What is NYT Connections
Connections is one of the New York Times' most popular daily word games. Launched by the NYT Games team and championed by puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game has built a loyal following. Like Wordle,
Connections
drops a new puzzle every midnight and challenges players to group 16 seemingly unrelated words into four sets of four. The twist? Only one correct solution exists, and many words look like they could belong to more than one group. Social media sharing and a simple interface have helped make it a favorite for word lovers across the globe.
How to play NYT Connections
Each puzzle begins with a grid of 16 words. Your goal is to sort these into four groups of four that share a common theme. These themes can be straightforward, like colors or animals, or more abstract, like tech terms or phrases that follow a pattern.
Players get four chances to make incorrect guesses. If you guess a group correctly, those words disappear. You can shuffle the board to change your perspective, and sometimes that really helps. Each group is color-coded from easiest to hardest — yellow, green, blue, and purple — with purple often involving wordplay or tricky logic.
Today's hints for Connections (May 21, 2025)
Before jumping to the answers, here are some helpful nudges to guide your thinking for today's categories:
Yellow: Different ways of saying NO
Green: Think about the applications of your computer
Blue: Remember the last time you take a medicine, think about its other forms
Purple: That can you open and shut smoothly
These should steer you in the right direction without giving too much away.
Today's NYT Connections categories
Ready for a bit more clarity? Here are the category titles that define each group of words in today's puzzle:
Yellow: Prohibit, as entry
Green: Folders on a Mac
Blue: Medicine formats
Purple: Things that open like a clam
These themes hold the key to cracking the puzzle. If you're still stuck, scroll down for the full solution.
Today's Connections answers for May 21, 2025
Here's the complete solution for puzzle #710:
Prohibit, as entry:
BAR, BLOCK, DENY, REFUSE
Folders on a Mac:
DESKTOP, MUSIC, PICTURES, TRASH
Medicine formats:
CREAM, PATCH, SPRAY, TABLET
Things that open like a clam:
CLAM, COMPACT, LAPTOP, WAFFLE IRON
This puzzle proved tricky for many, especially with potential red herrings like 'TABLET' and 'TRASH' overlapping categories. If you didn't solve it today, don't worry — there's always another round tomorrow.
Connections remains one of the most creative word games available today. It blends language, logic, and a touch of misdirection to keep players engaged. Whether you're solving solo or comparing results with friends, it's a great daily challenge. If you didn't go 4-for-4 today, take it as a learning opportunity. And if you did, congrats — you beat another clever puzzle from the NYT Games team. Come back tomorrow for new hints and answers to keep your streak alive.
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