Connectionsis a short word-sorting game that pits puzzle fans against sixteen words and four mystery categories. In order to win, you will need to know a lot more than just therules of Connections; you’ll need to know all the words in the puzzle and have a working knowledge of the categories without knowing what they are. If you are stuck and running out of tries, you might be looking for some hints to the puzzle, like individual category spoilers, word help, or general hints to the overall puzzle. No matter what you need, you can find it below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #303 for June 23, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Ear, Scope, Iron, Oil, Creast, Brush, Arms, Reach, Kettle, Range, Comb, Steel, Dryer, Coat, Shield,andExtent.
What is the Definition of Extent?
Extent is a noun that means the amount of space a thing takes up. It can also mean something that is extended, as in “the extent of the living room area.” In law, extent can also mean a levy where a debtor’s assets are given to a creditor, permanently or temporarily.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #303 for July 03, 2025
Searching for help that won’t spoil the whole puzzle? you may find all sorts of help in the expandable sections below for thismobile puzzle game.
- Kettle and Ear are in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisNew York Times Games game:Degree, Intensity, Length.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBreadth.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Extent, Range, Reach, Scope.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Items you can find in the bathroom.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisHair Tools.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Brush, Comb, Dryer, Iron.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisinternet browser game:A symbol of your household.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisHeraldry Terms.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Arms, Coat, Crest, Shield.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these words can be followed up with the same noun to make four common phrases.
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords Before “Drum.”

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords Before “Drum.”
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ear, Kettle, Oil, Steel.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #303 for Jun 23, 2025
If you are completely stuck and just looking for the full spoiler for today’s puzzle, check the expandable section below. The categories and the words that belong in each are located inside it.
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