Connectionshas yet another collection of sixteen challenging words that somehow need to be sorted into four mystery categories. And you only have four mistakes before you lose this difficult game from the New York Times Games.
If you are struggling, you aren’t alone. You’ll need a lot more than just knowing therules ofConnections; you’ll need to know a little bit about all the categories with even knowing what those categories are. But if you are stuck, this article is here to help with general hints, spoilers, category clues, and even the full answer if you would like to see it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #359 for May 13, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Staff, Hat, Make, Bridge, Hatch, Net, Robe, Span, Clear, Keel, Clef, Section, Suite, Beard, Deck,andEarn.
What is the Definition of Keel?
Keel is a nautical term that refers to a part of the hull of a ship. Keel can also refer to a ridge-like structure on a plant or bone. It is also the name of a constellation.
Keel can be used as a verb as well, meaning 1) to turn upside down, 2) to faint or pass out, 3) to overturn.
What is the Definition of Clef?
A clef is a symbol placed on a musical staff that indicated pitch.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #359 for July 27, 2025
Each of the expandable sections below contains a hint for today’spuzzle game. You can find general hints, clues to the categories, and even some spoilers for each of the categories as well.
- Clear and Net belong in the same category.
- Clef and Span belong in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:What your job deposits into your account.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisTake Home, As Income.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clear, Earn, Make, Net.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Four items you might need to be ready for a Halloween costume party.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisPart of a Wizard Costume.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Beard, Hat, Robe, Staff.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other items that could fit in this category: Life Preserver, Captain’s Wheel, GPS, Propeller.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisFound on a Ship.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bridge, Deck, Hatch, Keel.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisbrowser-based puzzle game:Each of these words can come after a single letter to make four common things.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisC-_____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clef, Section, Span, Suite.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #359 for June 20, 2025
Searching for the full answer to thischallenging puzzle gametoday? In the section below, you’ll find the complete spoiling, including the four categories and the words that go inside them.
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