Connectionsis back today with a whole slew of challenging words to sort. to get all these words into the right category, you need to know all the words, be familiar with all the categories, have a good knowledge of therules ofConnections, and get a little lucky. But if your puzzle-solving luck has run out, you can check out the article below; it will have general hints, clues to the categories, spoilers for individual groupings, and even the whole answer to the puzzle if you want it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #274 for June 11, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:BABY, CRADLE, CAN, MEOW, BOOTY, TOWEL, PAJAMAS, MOTHER, SPOIL, EYE, SLIPPERS, REAR, ROBE, PAMPER, BUM,andWASHCLOTH.
What is the Definition of Pamper?
Pampers isn’t just a famous baby diaper company, it is also a verb that means to treat with excessive kindness or overindulge someone with care. There is also an old-timey definition that means to overeat.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #274 for June 23, 2025
In need of a hint or two to help you get through today’s puzzle? If you’re feeling stuck, the sections below contain general hints, clues to the categories, and category spoilers.
- Mother and Baby are in the same category.

- Cradle and Baby are not in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisrelaxing puzzle game:Other things that would fit into this category: Coddle, Cosset, Overindulge.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 22, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisTreat with Excessive Care.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Baby, Mother, Pamper, Spoil.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Cheeks, Tail, Rump.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 03, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBackside.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Booty, Bum, Can, Rear.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:These things would go well with a massage, a facial, and cucumbers over your eyes.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 27, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisThings in a Spa Locker Room.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Robe, Slippers, Towel, Washcloth.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismood-boosting mobile puzzle game:All these words can follow an animal and become a famous phrase.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 12, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisCat’s _____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cradle, Eye, Meow, Pajamas.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #274
If you just want the full spoiler for themobile-friendly puzzle gamecalledConnectionspuzzle, check out the expandable section below. Inside, you’ll find all four categories as well as the words that fit into all of them.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.


