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Connectionsis back with another brain-teasing challenge. To conquer this puzzle, you’ll need to carefully analyze all sixteen words and group them into four secret categories. But beware; you only have a few attempts to crack the code.
If you knowhow to playConnections, you know how tricky it can be. Especially if the words, categories, or your train of thought don’t quite align. But this article is here to help you out. It’s packed with hints, spoilers, and everything you need to solve the puzzle and claim victory.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #667 for May 12, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Negative, Number, Sean, Job, Pierce, Sugar, Stick, Roger, Sure, Daniel, Over, Siobhan, Poke, Copy, Judges,andJab.
What is the Definition of Siobhan?
Siobhan is a female first name that is Irish. It is pronounced “SHEE-vahn.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Need some hints or spoilers for thispuzzle game that can make you smarter? You can find a whole bunch of these in the expandable sections below; just open them up and peek inside with the “Read More” button below each.
- Sugar and Sure belong in a group together.
- Judges and Numbers go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisfamily-friendly puzzle game:To stab with a needle.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisPrick.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Jab, Pierce, Poke, Stick.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:As heard on the radio.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisRadio Lingo.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Copy, Negative, Over, Roger.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisOld Testament Books.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Daniel, Job, Judges, Numbers.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other words that could go in this section: Station, Chef, Machine.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords Pronounced “SH” Without An “SH.”
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords Pronounced “SH” Without An “SH.”
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Sean, Siobhan, Sugar, Sure.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #667 for July 09, 2025
If you are just looking for the whole answer to thisNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle, you may find it below. Open up the section below to see all the categories and which words go in which grouping.
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