Connectionsis back with another mind-boggling selection of seemingly random words to put into groups. There is only one possible answer, and it can be a huge challenge to get to it before you run out of tries.

If you are already familiar withhow to playConnectionsbut are looking for help with this puzzle specifically, you can find all sorts of helpful tips in the article below. In it, you’ll see general puzzle hints, clues to the categories, spoilers, and even the whole answer if you want to see it.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #385 for July 03, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Ash, Electric, Saw, Jet, Gas, Chestnut, Filter, Gum, Ebony, Maxim, Wood, Heater, Pump, Cherry, Charcoal,andAdage.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Since thismobile game similar toWordleis pretty hard today, you might be in need of a push in the right direction. You can find all sorts of hints in the expandable sections below to help you out.

  1. Heater and Jet belong in the same category.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Something you’ve heard over and over again, probably.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisOld Saying.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Adage, Chestnut, Maxim, Saw.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Fire up the grill!

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisGrill Fuel Sources.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Charcoal, Electric, Gas, Wood.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things that could go in this category: Oak, Mimosa, Pine.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisTrees.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ash, Cherry, Ebony, Gum.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thischallenging puzzle game:Hot, bubbling water to relax in.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHot Tub Components.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Filter, Heater, Jet, Pump.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #385 for July 04, 2025

The answer to theNew York Times GamesConnectionsis located in the expandable section below. Click the Read More button to see all four categories and the words from each one.

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