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Today’sConnectionspuzzle is serving up sixteen words that seem simple at first but hide some clever connections. Knowinghow to playConnectionsis one thing, but actually spotting the right groupings before running out of mistakes is another challenge entirely.
For those who could use a little assistance, this article has you covered. It includes general hints, category clues, spoilers, and even the full solution if you just want to see how it all fits together.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #765 for Jul 09, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Pearl, Power, Boot, Play, Vault, Bounce, Shoe, Bars, Smile, Beam, Eject, Scream, Rings, Feathers, Nope,andRemove.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Each of the sections below contains a different kind of help for thisproblem-solving puzzle game. They are all covered up too, so you may scroll down without spoiling the whole puzzle.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of the groups are about things that costume jewelry is made from.
None of the groups are about buttons on a VCR.
- Scream and Smile go in the same category together.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisfree-to-play game:Things you might find in a bounce gym.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisGymnastics Apparatus.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bars, Beam, Rings, Vault.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“Get outta here!”
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisForce to Leave.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Boot, Bounce, Ejects, Remove.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other items you could put in this category: Barbarian, X, The Menu.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisHorror Movies from 2022.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Nope, Pearl, Scream, Smile.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisdifficult puzzle game:Each of these words can follow up the same five-letter animal word to make four common things.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHorse ____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Feathers, Play, Power, Shoe.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #765 for Jul 11, 2025
Inside the expandable section below, you will find all four categories as well as the words that belong in each one. If you want the whole answer for thisshort puzzle gamespoiled for you, open it up and take a peek inside.
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