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Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, May 17 (706)
Looking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on May 17 for puzzle #706 are a tad easier than yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 3.8 out of 5. Every day, we update this article with Connections hints and tips to help you find all 4 of today's answers so you can keep your Connections streak going. And if the clues aren't enough, you'll find all four answers below, with the category titles and the correlating words. Plus, we're including a reflection on yesterday's puzzle, #705, in case you're reading this in a different time zone. Spoilers lie ahead for Connections #706. Only read on if you want to know today's Connections answers. Alternatively, visit our how to play NYT Connections guide for tips on how to solve the puzzle without our help. Unlike our guide to today's Wordle answer, where we recommend the best Wordle start words as your strategy, solving Connections relies on identifying connecting categories among 16 words. Each category's difficulty level is represented by a color; yellow is the easiest grouping, and purple is the most challenging. Once you've made 4 mistakes in your guesses, the answers will be revealed, so hints can be helpful. Today's Connections words are: Macaroni, Animal, King, Mail, Ruler, Scooter, Plant, Emperor, Beaker, Bacteria, Commerce, Syringe, Fungus, Signature, Chinstrap, and Protractor. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you need hints to solve the groupings, then here are the themes of each, based on the order of difficulty: These hints should get you at least some of the way towards finding today's Connections answers. If not, then you can read on for bigger clues; or, if you just want to know the answer, then scroll down further. Here's a larger hint: Get in the lab for some biology of electric penguins. So, what are today's Connections answers for game #706? Drumroll, please... I started today's possible seeing beaker and syringe. My thought was that it was a laboratory group which is why I picked protractor and ruler, though graduated instruments works as well. Next I spotted taxonomies with animal, bacteria, fungus and plant but saved it. Instead, I remembered that chinstrap is a type of penguin. This got me to emperor, king and macaroni which was the blue group. Which left e-commerce, e-mail, e-scooter, and e-signature as the purple quartet. Finally, I put in the yellow set to finish today's puzzle. Reading this in a later time zone? Here are the Connections answers for game #705, which had a difficulty rating of 4 out of 5, according to the Connections Companion. I believe you're supposed to get tripped up by Hollywood references in this puzzle, but I spent an inordinate amount of time being upset by neuroplastic and my strong belief that it isn't a word. I actually paused playing the game to research neuroplasticity (I did a moment to look for words missing their suffixes). I would say on the whole most places say neuroplasticity or neuroplasty in reference to the surgery. However, to eat my hat, I did find the term neuroplastic pain and some institutes like Johns Hopkins do have neuroplastic teams. I still believe most people would know neuroplasticity over this briefer term For fun neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt or change throughout your life, in most cases its cited around brain injuries like strokes or head trauma. That's a long winded way of saying that at some point I asked myself why would they screw up this word, which is when I saw plastic. A glance around the board revealed Kubrick, Hollywood, and hourglass. Sometimes you get in your own way. Moving on, I did spot the Hollywood trap here and deduced that the other Los Angeles words would be in their own sets which left me looking for connections to Sunset, then Vine and finally Rodeo. Sunset to me meant shutting down which led to dissolve, end and scrap. Vine is a plant obviously, which got me to herb, shrub and tree. I wasn't making the Bulls connection as I was more focused on seeing the Hollywood separators but the final four were Jordan, taurus, rodeo and wall street.
Tom's Guide
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, May 15 (#704)
Looking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on May 15 for puzzle #704 are a bit easier than yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 3 out of 5. Every day, we update this article with Connections hints and tips to help you find all 4 of today's answers so you can keep your Connections streak going. And if the clues aren't enough, you'll find all four answers below, with the category titles and the correlating words. Plus, we're including a reflection on yesterday's puzzle, #703, in case you're reading this in a different time zone. Spoilers lie ahead for Connections #704. Only read on if you want to know today's Connections answers. Alternatively, visit our how to play NYT Connections guide for tips on how to solve the puzzle without our help. Unlike our guide to today's Wordle answer, where we recommend the best Wordle start words as your strategy, solving Connections relies on identifying connecting categories among 16 words. Each category's difficulty level is represented by a color; yellow is the easiest grouping, and purple is the most challenging. Once you've made 4 mistakes in your guesses, the answers will be revealed, so hints can be helpful. Today's Connections words are: Flute, Madrid, Grounds, Ice, Estate, Powder, Seville, Foundation, Butterfly, World, Reason, Crust, Slush, Basis, Bess, and Deal. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you need hints to solve the groupings, then here are the themes of each, based on the order of difficulty: These hints should get you at least some of the way towards finding today's Connections answers. If not, then you can read on for bigger clues; or, if you just want to know the answer, then scroll down further. Here's a larger hint: Go to the theater as snow melts around thought processes of the real. So, what are today's Connections answers for game #704? Drumroll, please... It's not often that you meet a category that you nothing about, but today's blue was one of those for me, fortunately, I was able to leave it to the end. Today, I kicked things off today seeing crust, ice, powder and slush which I assumed was the yellow so I skipped it. Next I found grounds and reason, which I thought was pointing at thought processes. Basis and foundation made sense at that point. What helped me get the purple group today was reading some takes on the Champions League, where Real Madrid is a regular presence, right before starting the puzzle today. Real estate, real deal and real world clicked in after that realization. Which left the ends of Operas, a subject of which I have little to no knowledge. The operas listed here are: Porgy and Bess, Madame Buttefly, The Magic Flute, and The Barber of Seville (which I only know via Looney Tunes). Reading this in a later time zone? Here are the Connections answers for game #703, which had a difficulty rating of 3.3 out of 5, according to the Connections Companion. How are you going to give me four Keanu Reeves characters and then strike me? Boo, I say, Boo. Anyway, don't choose Wick, Neo, Ted and Mnemonic because that category doesn't exist today. Sticking with movies, I did get the blue category with Babe, Bolt, Dumbo and Ted as talking animals of film. I would quibble with Ted since he's a talking toy bear, and not just a talking bear, but that would ruin the Keanu trap. Anyway, from there I saw the quartet of hyper, kilo, meta and neo as prefixes. I assumed this was the green set and didn't click. Instead I went hunting for the purple group. I wasn't seeing the silent letters connection but I did see the yellow group of draw, pull, suck and wick. I didn't immediately see the capillary action part of the group, more I was thinking straws which works since capillary action is related to the movement of water (or other liquids) through narrow spaces. This left gnome, knee, mnemonic and psyche for words with silent letters. Thus I submitted the green group and then the yellow to close it up.
Tom's Guide
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, May 13 (#702)
Looking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on May 13 for puzzle #702 are a little bit easier than yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 2.8 out of 5. Every day, we update this article with Connections hints and tips to help you find all 4 of today's answers so you can keep your Connections streak going. And if the clues aren't enough, you'll find all four answers below, with the category titles and the correlating words. Plus, we're including a reflection on yesterday's puzzle, #701, in case you're reading this in a different time zone. Spoilers lie ahead for Connections #702. Only read on if you want to know today's Connections answers. Alternatively, visit our how to play NYT Connections guide for tips on how to solve the puzzle without our help. Unlike our guide to today's Wordle answer, where we recommend the best Wordle start words as your strategy, solving Connections relies on identifying connecting categories among 16 words. Each category's difficulty level is represented by a color; yellow is the easiest grouping, and purple is the most challenging. Once you've made 4 mistakes in your guesses, the answers will be revealed, so hints can be helpful. Today's Connections words are: Bazaar, Supreme, Vacuum, Veggie, Evergreen, Bathroom, Fair, Hawaiian, Pipe, Infrared, Plain, Outlet, Marigold, Market, Dry, and Quicksilver. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you need hints to solve the groupings, then here are the themes of each, based on the order of difficulty: These hints should get you at least some of the way towards finding today's Connections answers. If not, then you can read on for bigger clues; or, if you just want to know the answer, then scroll down further. Here's a larger hint: Stop shopping for a colorful pizza before hitting the cleaners. So, what are today's Connections answers for game #702? Drumroll, please... I started with evergreen, infrared, marigold and quicksilver on a whim mostly because they all ended with colors, but didn't think it would actually go. Sometimes you try one just to see since you have strikes to play with. Followed that up with pizzas; Hawaiian, supreme, veggie and "plain"? Pretty sure that should be cheese, that's a plain pizza. Next up, grabbed purple's bathroom cleaner, dry cleaner, pipe cleaner and vacuum cleaner. And we ended on places to shop, which I had seen earlier but saved because it felt like the earlier yellow group with bazaar, fair, market and outlet. Reading this in a later time zone? Here are the Connections answers for game #701, which had a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5, according to the Connections Companion. I started off strong today by solving the purple category. There are only so many possible uses of the word Pucker I can think of that don't involve lips, which sent me scanning for other related words. That netted me Purse, Smack, and, after being stumped for a bit, it finally hit me that Curl might fit the bill too. I lucked out with that, because today's puzzle had a bunch of words tied to money and I might have been tempted to use Purse in that context if it was still part of the pool of clues. I struck out trying to tie Bank to ATM, Cash Register, and Wallet, but once I realized that wasn't the solution, Tip Jar fit easily enough for the yellow category. Page View had been nagging at the back of my mind as another word with really only one possible definition. Once I spotted Click, I knew I was on the right track, and I snagged Hit and Visit to solve the blue category. That only left Bank, Bounce, Carom, and Ricochet as today's rote fill for green. I had a guess at what the category was, but I had to look up what Carom meant to solidify what I had in mind.
Tom's Guide
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, May 12 (#701)
Looking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on May 12 for puzzle #701 are a little bit harder than yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 3 out of 5. Every day, we update this article with Connections hints and tips to help you find all 4 of today's answers so you can keep your Connections streak going. And if the clues aren't enough, you'll find all four answers below, with the category titles and the correlating words. Plus, we're including a reflection on yesterday's puzzle, #700, in case you're reading this in a different time zone. Spoilers lie ahead for Connections #701. Only read on if you want to know today's Connections answers. Alternatively, visit our how to play NYT Connections guide for tips on how to solve the puzzle without our help. Unlike our guide to today's Wordle answer, where we recommend the best Wordle start words as your strategy, solving Connections relies on identifying connecting categories among 16 words. Each category's difficulty level is represented by a color; yellow is the easiest grouping, and purple is the most challenging. Once you've made 4 mistakes in your guesses, the answers will be revealed, so hints can be helpful. Today's Connections words are: Visit, Bank, Wallet, Hit, Smack, ATM, Cash Register, Bounce, Click, Tip Jar, Purse, Carom, Curl, Page View, Ricochet, and Pucker Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you need hints to solve the groupings, then here are the themes of each, based on the order of difficulty: These hints should get you at least some of the way towards finding today's Connections answers. If not, then you can read on for bigger clues; or, if you just want to know the answer, then scroll down further. Here's a larger hint: Boomerang around the web, but don't forget to grab some cash to wet your whistle first. So, what are today's Connections answers for game #701? Drumroll, please... I started off strong today by solving the purple category. There are only so many possible uses of the word Pucker I can think of that don't involve lips, which sent me scanning for other related words. That netted me Purse, Smack, and, after being stumped for a bit, it finally hit me that Curl might fit the bill too. I lucked out with that, because today's puzzle had a bunch of words tied to money and I might have been tempted to use Purse in that context if it was still part of the pool of clues. I struck out trying to tie Bank to ATM, Cash Register, and Wallet, but once I realized that wasn't the solution, Tip Jar fit easily enough for the yellow category. Page View had been nagging at the back of my mind as another word with really only one possible definition. Once I spotted Click, I knew I was on the right track, and I snagged Hit and Visit to solve the blue category. That only left Bank, Bounce, Carom, and Ricochet as today's rote fill for green. I had a guess at what the category was, but I had to look up what Carom meant to solidify what I had in mind. Reading this in a later time zone? Here are the Connections answers for game #700, which had a difficulty rating of 2.8 out of 5, according to the Connections Companion. I play a lot of video games, so Power-up was the first clue that drew my eye. That sent me hunting for other gaming words, and I scooped up Health, Boss, and Level to round out the blue category. After that, May I caught my attention, what with it being two words and all. "Mother, may I?" was a phrase that immediately came to mind. I started looking for other words that went with mother and ended up solving the purple category with Earth, Goose, and Superior. Then I solved the yellow category with Delight, Please, Suit, and Tickle. That left only green as today's rote fill with Dodge, Duck, Shake, and Skirt.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Connections hints May 11, 2025: Solve today's easy puzzle with these clues and answers
The NYT Connections puzzle marked a notable milestone this Sunday as it reached its 700th edition, offering an engaging yet slightly more approachable challenge to enthusiasts worldwide. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations According to the Connections Companion, the difficulty rating for today's edition stands at 2.8 out of 5, making it relatively more accessible than its predecessor, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine. The NYT Connections hints May 11 suggest a thematic variety in today's puzzle, with categories ranging from linguistic patterns to video game culture. Designed to test lateral thinking and vocabulary depth, the puzzle continues to gain traction among crossword fans and language lovers alike. Today's Clue Structure: A Mixed but Manageable Bag Players tackling puzzle #700 were first met with clues grouped into four conceptual categories. Live Events For those attempting to solve the puzzle without immediate answers, the following category hints offered a helpful nudge, as per a Parade magazine report: Something positive To avoid Related to a certain popular hobby They all share the same first word Each category aimed to guide solvers toward grouping the correct words based on meaning or structure, an approach that NYT Connections puzzles are known for. Answers to Puzzle #700: Sunday, May 11 For readers who have reached a standstill or simply wish to verify their completed work, the complete breakdown of today's answers is as follows: MAKE HAPPY Words: DELIGHT, PLEASE, SUIT, TICKLE This category captures expressions used to convey satisfaction or joy — a subtle play on synonyms that evoke emotional resonance. EVADE Words: DODGE, DUCK, SHAKE, SKIRT This set aligns with evasive maneuvers, commonly found in both physical contexts and metaphorical usage. The word choices reflect avoidance through quick thinking or movement. COMMON VIDEO GAME FEATURES Words: BOSS, HEALTH, LEVEL, POWER-UP Targeting the digital-savvy demographic, this group highlights classic gaming terminology. From overcoming a "boss" to collecting a 'power-up,' the clues nod to mainstream game mechanics. MOTHER ____ Words: EARTH, GOOSE, MAY I, SUPERIOR This category draws on the shared phrase 'Mother,' followed by various endings. Whether referencing Mother Earth or the classic game Mother May I , this group was more linguistic than logical, but still satisfying to solve. A Glance Back: Puzzle #699 For players in other time zones or reviewing past editions, Puzzle #699 posed a steeper challenge, with a more cryptic arrangement of categories. The transition to puzzle #700 appears intentional in tone — perhaps offering respite after a tough prior session. FAQs How do Connections work in NYT? Connections is a word puzzle that tests players' ability to identify hidden relationships among words. Given a grid of 16 words, the goal is to group them into four sets of four, with each set linked by a common theme. Can I play NYT Connections for free? Yes, Connections is free to play. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
