Connectionsis a short, daily puzzle game you can play for free every day. Created by the New York Times Games, the newspaper that boughtWordlein 2022, thepuzzle gamegives you sixteen words that need to be sorted into four mystery categories.
The trouble is that some of them seem to go with more than one set of words, making it extra challenging. If you are stuck playingConnectionsand you need a hint, this article is here to help.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #197 for August 04, 2025
After learning therules of how to playConnections, you can dive into the puzzle for today. It contains the words:SANTA, BABY, ZIP, LINE, LOVE, SAUCE, POINT, ENERGY, BOOK, RAY, JUICE, DEAR, FIRE, CODE, SEGMENT,andAGENT.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 06, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisDarling.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BABY, BOO, DEAR, LOVE.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisgame for puzzle lovers:Shapes, sort of.
Green Connections Category Answer for June 18, 2025
The category for the green/medium difficultyNew York Times GamesConnectionsisBasic Geometric Objects.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 27, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBasic Geometric Objects.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:LINE, POINT, RAY, SEGMENT.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things that would fit into this category: Gusto, Intensity.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 27, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisOomph.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ENERGY, FIRE, JUICE, ZIP.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisfree Wordle-like game:Each of these words can be preceded by the same word.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 14, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisSecret ___.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AGENT, CODE, SANTA, SAUCE.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #197
In need of the full answer for today’s puzzle? Check below for the spoiler forConnections197.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.


