Connectionsis a short, daily word game brought to you by the New York Times Games. Every day, you get sixteen words from thenewspaper giant that purchasedWordle, and you need to sort them into four unknown categories. While trying to sort out which words go where, you might notice that several words seem to go in multiple places, which is what really makes this game incredibly challenging. If you are stuck and looking for some help, check out the hints, definitions, and even spoilers in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #262 for July 23, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:BLUE, POLE, CUBAN, SPACE, AMERICAN, KITTEN, DUTCH, WEDGE, JEOPARDY, HURDLE, SWISS, DATE, JACK, HAMMER, STILETTO,andJAVELIN.
What is the Definition of Stiletto?
A stiletto is a skinny knife, usually so it can be easily hidden in your clothing. It can also be used to describe the instrument used to cut small holes in fabric for eyelets. Sometimes, Stiletto shoes are just called stilettos.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #262 for June 28, 2025
Each section below contains some general hints for thisinnovative puzzle game, clues to the category, category spoilers, or the full spoiler by group. These hints should help you get closer to the answer without spoiling too much.
- Date and Space are in the same category.
None of the categories are about places or countries.
Cuban and Wedge are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Favorite fermented dairy products.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 21, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisCheeses, Familiarly.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:American, Blue, Jack, Swiss.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Tools for running and jumping, as a sport.
The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisTrack and Field Equipment.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Aug 01, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisTrack and Field Equipment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hammer, Hurdle, Javelin, Pole.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thismobile word puzzle game:Other items that fit into this category: Platform, Cone, Mary Jane, Chunky.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 01, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultNew York Times GamesConnectionsisKinds of Heels.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cuban, Kitten, Stiletto, Wedge.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these words can follow the same word to make a common phrase.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 23, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisDouble ____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Date, Dutch, Jeopardy, Space.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #262
If you are in need of the spoiler for all four categories and each of the four words in them, check the expandable section below. There, you may find the full answer for thispuzzle game that can make you smarter.
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