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Connectionsis back with another daily word puzzle from the New York Times. If you’ve played before and know therules ofConnectionswell, you know how tricky it can be to sort all the words into the right groups without running out of guesses.
If you’re stuck and close to hitting your mistake limit, this guide has everything you need to get back on track. Inside you’ll find hints, spoilers, and more. It’s a one-stop shop for all the help you could possibly need.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #684 for July 21, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Springboard, Vacuum, Spark, Summertime, Wintergreen, Witchcraft, Fallopian, Bubblegum, Autumn Leaves, Cinnamon, Launchpad, Inner, Menthol, Unforgettable, Test,andCatalyst.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you need a couple of hints to help you through thisNew York Times Gamespuzzle, you’re able to find some below. Each section has a handful of clues or spoilers to get you a little closer to the answer for this puzzle game.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these groups is about things that start with the names of seasons.
Test and Vacuum go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Blowing bubbles and chewing.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisGum Flavors.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bubblegum, Cinnamon, Menthol, Wintergreen.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Where it all began.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisStarting Point.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Catalyst, Launchpad, Spark, Springboard.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer for thismind-boggling puzzle game:Other songs you could put in this category are: Black Coffee, Get Happy, Mona Lisa, Tangerine.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisGreat American Songbook Songs.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Autumn Leaves, Summertime, Unforgettable, Witchcraft.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisbrowser-based puzzle game:All four of these words can be followed up by 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 inConnectionsis____ Tube.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fallopian, Inner, Test, Vacuum.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #684 for July 08, 2025
Searching for the answer to thispopular puzzle game? If you delve into the expandable section below, it will reveal all the categories and which words go in which ones. Open it up with the “Read More” button below it.
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