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Today’sConnectionspuzzle has another tricky set of words waiting to be sorted into the right categories. Therules ofConnectionsmake it clear that you only get a few mistakes before the game is over, and this one has some sneaky word choices that could lead you astray.
If this puzzle is giving you trouble, there’s no shame in needing a little help. Below, you’ll find hints to nudge you in the right direction, spoilers for the categories, and even the full solution if you just want to see how it all fits together.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #761 for May 06, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Uber, Swan, Love, Vial, Goose, Google, Fowl, Zoom, Yahoo, Siren, Mien, Dodo, Photoshop, Folk, Goof,andOffal.
What is the Definition of Offal?
Offal are the organs or parts of organs from a butchered animal that are edible. But it can also mean trash or garbage. It’s pronounced the same as “awful.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you need a nudge in the right direction, this is the right place. Expand any of the sections beneath this one tons of hints designed to help without ruining all the fun of thisinnovative puzzle game.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
There is a category about company names, but it’s much more specific than that.
None of the categories are about types of birds or bird words.
- Offal and Vial go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Other companies that could go in this group: Velcro, Skype, Hoover, FedEx.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforwardNew York TimesConnectionsisCompanies That Have Become Verbs.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisCompanies That Have Become Verbs.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Google, Photoshop, Uber, Zoom.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:What a card! What a joker!
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSilly Person.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dodo, Goof, Goose, Yahoo.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things that could go in this category: Pop, Rock, Educational, Sad.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisKinds of Songs.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Folk, Love, Siren, Swan.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thischallenging puzzle game:All these words are homophones for things that mean the same thing.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones of Synonyms for Despicable.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones of Synonyms for Despicable.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fowl, Mien, Offal, Vial.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #761 for June 28, 2025
If you need to see the whole answer, you can find it here. Opening up the expandable section below means you’ll uncover the spoiler for thismind-boggling puzzle game, so only open it if you want the whole thing spoiled for you.
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