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The dailyConnectionspuzzle presents another set of sixteen words to categorize into four hidden groups. With only three mistakes allowed, the challenge lies in identifying the subtle connections between words before guesses run out.
When the categories prove difficult to uncover on your own in thischallenging puzzle game, this guide can offer all the assistance you need. Here, you will find everything from small hints to big spoilers, and you may even find the full answer to the puzzle if you wish to see it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #686 for July 24, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Massage, Times, Ruffle, Fish, Percent, Shock, Meatball, Goldfish, Combo, Lock, Equals, Thatch, Chef, Minus, Tuft,andTaki.
What is the Definition of Taki?
Takis are a brand of snack food, but it is also a card game popular in Israel.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Want some hints that won’t spoil the whole answer to thispopular puzzle game? you may find a ton of tips, hints, and more for this puzzle game in the sections below.
- Fish and Goldfish donotgo in the same group.
- Massage and Meatball go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Calculating…
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisCalculator Buttons.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Equals, Minus, Percent, Times.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Tresses, curls, and braids.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisAmounts of Hair.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Lock, Shock, Thatch, Tuft.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other words that could go in this category: A pringle, a pretzel, a Cheeto.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSalty Snack Unit.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Combo, Goldfish, Ruffle, Taki.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thispuzzle game:Each of these words can follow the same location word to make four commonly-themed phrases.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisSwedish _____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Chef, Fish, Massage, Meatball.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #686 for July 15, 2025
If you just want the full answer to thisrelaxing puzzle game, you can find it below. In the next section, you will find all the words sorted into the correct categories, along with the themes of each.
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