Connectionsis back with another sixteen words that will send a lot of players reeling. This challenging selection of words needs to be sorted into four categories, and it is not easy. So many of these words can fit in multiple places that it might seem impossible to sort them. However, you can find all the help you need for this seeminglyimpossible puzzle gamebelow, including definitions, spoilers, and everything in between. So whether you want a little nudge or are looking for a lot of help, this article is here for you.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #235 for August 05, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:PUG, LOVER, BUILT, BRAIN, BUFF, CUT, NUT, RIPPED, PARE, PRUNE, JACKED, WALNUT, SWOLE, TRIM, FAN,andCLIP.
What is the Definition of Buff?
“Buff” is an English word with several meanings. Here are all the definitions you might need for today’s puzzle.
What is the Definition of Pare?
“Pare” is a verb meaning “to trim off any excess, to cut down, to make smaller by trimming.”
What is the Definition of Swole?
“Swole” only has one definition. It’s a slang word describing a muscular body created by lifting weights.
The word “jacked” has a lot of informal meanings, including:
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #235 for June 24, 2025
Today’s puzzle is pretty tough, so you might be in search of a few hints. Below, you may find general hints and clues for each category individually.
- Buff and Jacked are not in the same category.

- Buff and Nut are in the same category.
3. None of these categories are about colors.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisgame for puzzle lovers:Cut back, Crop.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 14, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisMake Shorter.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CLIP, CUT, PARE, TRIM.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisfree game similar toWordle:“He must work out!”
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 23, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisMuscular.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BUILT, JACKED, RIPPED, SWOLE.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisfree internet browser game:Admirer, Aficionado.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 21, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisEnthusiast.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BUFF, FAN, LOVER, NUT.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Things that aren’t smooth.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 18, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWrinkly Things.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BRAIN, PRUNE, PUG, WALNUT.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #235
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