Connectionshas a challenging collection of sixteen words for puzzle fans to sort into groups. The catch? The categories are a mystery, and you’ll need to be prepared for an uphill battle with today’s words. In order to win, you’ll need to know all the words, have a good grasp ofConnections' rules, and you’ll need a little luck too. If you are in need of help, however, you can find all sorts of hints for today’s puzzle below, from general tips to hints about the categories, even the full answer for today’s puzzle if you would like it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #242 for May 30, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:HEART, BOW, CLOCK, BRIDGE, DECK, SPIT, ANCHOR, TARGET, DRAGON, ARROW, BELT, GIN, WAR, SLUG, ROSE,andQUIVER.
What is the Definition of Quiver?
Quiver has two meanings in English: to tremble or shake slightly, and a little bag that is designed to hold arrows.
What is the Definition of Gin?
Gin is a hard liquor, but it is also a card game played with basic playing cards. Gin is also a type of matched hand in Gin Rummy. Gin can also refer to the separation of the useful parts of cotton or a machine that separates it, a cotton gin. Gin is also less commonly used to describe a snare or trap for small game.
What is the Definition of Clock?
Clock is a noun that means a device to measure time. It can also be a verb to describe hitting someone, as in “he clocked David in the mouth.” There is another definition that means to time something, as in “he clocked a six-minute mile” or “to clock into work.” There is a very rare definition as well; it’s a noun that described decorations on the ankles of socks or stockings.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #242 for August 05, 2025
If you are stumped by today’s puzzle but don’t want the whole thing spoiled for you, check the sections below. Each holds a small hint or spoiler for only one category at a time.
- Deck and Bridge are not in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinternet browser puzzle game:The equipment of a ranger or a hunter, perhaps.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 06, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisArchery Equipment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ARROW, BOW, QUIVER, TARGET.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thismobile-friendly puzzle game:Played with 52-card decks.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 23, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCard Games.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BRIDGE, GIN, SPIT, WAR.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 01, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisWallop.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BELT, CLOCK, DECK, SLUG.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisPC puzzle game:Sailors often get this kind of ink.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 02, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisClassic Tattoos.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ANCHOR, DRAGON, HEART, ROSE.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #242
If you are almost out of guesses and still haven’t gotten it, no worries. The expandable section below has the full answer for today’sConnectionspuzzle.
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