Connectionsis back with another challenging puzzle for fans to try. These sixteen words seem pretty random at first blush, but they do fit perfectly into four mystery categories. That said, if you are running out of tries and still don’t know the answer, you might want some help.

Since the rules ofhow to playConnectionsare pretty simple, this article will focus solely on helping you solve the puzzle for today. It includes general hints, category clues, spoilers for individual categories, and even the whole answer if you wish to see it. No matter what you need to know, you can find it below.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #352 for June 28, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Waxy, Solid, Evil, Genius, Vile, Flexible, Lit, Wicked, Easy, Beginner, Open, Live, Amazing, Scented, Veil,andReceptive.

What is the Definition of Veil?

Veil is both a verb and a noun with fairly similar meanings in English. Here are all the definitions for this word:

What is the Definition of Receptive?

The most common definition of receptive is “having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting,” according to Dictionary.com. But it can also mean “to be quick to absorb knowledge or suggestions,” or “of or relating to reception or receptors.”

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #352 for July 30, 2025

In the expandable sections below, you can find a whole bunch of different kinds of clues for thisrelaxing puzzle game. Press the “Read More” button below the item you wish to see to uncover it.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 352

Here are some hints:

  1. One of the categories is about the letters that the words are made of.

  2. None of the categories are about adjectives that describe someone who is a villain.

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  1. Wicked and Scented belong in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:Willing to go along with almost anything.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisAmenable.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Easy, Flexible, Open, Receptive.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:All four of these words are made with the same four letters.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisAnagrams.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Evil, Live, Veil, Vile.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisgame for puzzle lovers:People who are good at spelling (and proved it).

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSpelling Bee Ranks.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Amazing, Beginner, Genius, Solid.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Things you could use to describe burnable wax objects.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisAdjectives for a Candle.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Lit, Scented, Waxy, Wicked.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #352 for Aug 04, 2025

In the section below, you can see the full answer to theNew York Times GamesConnections. Press the “Read More” button to see all four categories and the words that belong in each.

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