Another day, anotherConnectionstrying to outsmart you. Today’s sixteen-word puzzle is just waiting to trip you up with its sneaky categories and that brutal three-strike rule. you’re able to easily be fooled by words thatseemto belong together, but just don’t.

But before you give up on thismobile-friendly puzzle game, check out all the helpful tips in the article below. From gentle hints to full-blown spoilers, this guide’s got your back. Whether you need just a tiny nudge or want to put this puzzle out of its misery, this has got all the help you need to emerge victorious.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #662 for June 09, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Scanner, Browser, Poster, Reader, Notice, Beach, Register, Folder, Sunday, Bulletin, Scale, Tree, Soda Can, Conveyor Belt, Keyboard,andAnnouncement.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you need just a little hint or two for thischallenging puzzle game, you can find a whole bunch in the many sections below. Open them up with the “Read More” link below each one to uncover what is hidden inside.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints:

  1. None of these categories are about computer parts, electronics, or icons on a desktop.

  2. None of these groups are about words with the same letters, sounds, or parts of the words matching up.

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  1. Beach and Tree go in the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisminimalist puzzle games:Words on paper.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisPrinted Notification.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Announcement, Bulletin, Notice, Poster.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:A feature of a part of the grocery store (and many other stores as well).

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSeen at a Grocery Store Checkout.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSeen at a Grocery Store Checkout.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Conveyor Belt, Register, Scale, Scanner.

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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:All four of these objects have a feature that all of them share; that feature is a three-letter word starting with a T.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisThings with Tabs.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Browers, Folder, Keyboard, Soda Can.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer for thismind-boggling puzzle game:Each of these words can follow up the same four-letter word to make four common things.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisPalm ____.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Beach, Reader, Sunday, Tree.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #662 for July 20, 2025

Searching for the whole answer to thispopular puzzle game? You can find all the categories and the words that go in each one below.

Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.

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