Connectionshas another difficult word-sort for word puzzle fans today. This challenging puzzle is proof that while therules ofConnectionsare pretty simple, the puzzles themselves can be anything but. If you find yourself stuck on this puzzle and are running out of tries, you may be looking for some help. Whether you are looking for word definitions, general hints, category clues, or even spoilers for the categories and the whole puzzle, you can find all of that and more in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #316 for June 19, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Shadow, Bud, Kitty, Fuzz, Dark, Whiskers, Pot, Cold, Pool, Dank, Mate, Fund, Chum, Scruff, Musty,andPal.
Dank has several meanings in English. These are:
What is the Definition of Chum?
A chum is a word for a friend, as in “this is my chum, Robert.” It was once also used to describe someone who is your roommate or dorm-mate in college. Chum is also used to describe a mash of fish blood, meat, and bones used as bait for predatory fish like tuna.
What is the Definition of Musty?
To be musty means to smell of dust or mold. It can also be a more metaphorical way of saying something is old or outdated.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #316 for June 12, 2025
In the sections below, you’re able to find an array of different clues to help you with thismobile word puzzle game. If you are stuck and looking for help, this is the right section for you.
Here are some hints:
1. None of the categories are about marijuana.
None of the words in this puzzle have anything to do with cats of any kind.
Pot and Pool go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinternet browser game:Buddy, Bro.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSlang for Friend.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bud, Chum, Mate, Pal.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“I don’t want to go down there, it’s too ____!”
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisAdjectives for a Basement.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cold, Dank, Dark. Musty.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisfree browser game similar toWordle:It might be time to shave.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisStubble.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fuzz, Scruff, Shadow, Whiskers.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Everyone puts a little money in.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisCollection of Money.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fund, Kitty, Pool, Pot.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #316 for July 16, 2025
If you are looking for the full spoiler for thisrelaxing puzzle game, you’ve found it. Inside the expandable section below are all the categories and the words that go in each.
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