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Connectionsis back with another set of words that demand careful sorting into mystery categories. This puzzle has a mix of straightforward terms and a few that could easily send you down the wrong path if you’re not paying attention.
If you need help untangling this one, and you already knowhow to playConnections, the article below has everything from subtle nudges to outright spoilers. Whether you just want a hint or the full answer, all the tools to solve it are right here.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #769 for May 20, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Tack, Tap, Rap, Snap, Leo, Brad, Spike, Don, Nail, Well, Mic, Pass, Spring, Rain, Punt,andPin.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you want to see a few spoilers or hints for thisfree-to-play PC puzzle game, you’ve come to the right section of this article. Each of the headers below contains a different little clue or spoiler for today’sConnections.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of the groupings is themed around rhyming words or similar sounds or similar letters.
One of the groups is about shortened versions of names.
- Brad and Tack go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisshort PC puzzle game:Places to get a drink.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSources of Drinking Water.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Rain, Spring, Tap, Well.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Tossing around the pig skin.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisThings you’re able to Do With a Football.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisThings you may Do With a Football.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Pass, Punt, Snap, Spike.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:A rivet, a fastener.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSharp Fasteners.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Brad, Nail, Pin, Tack.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thishard puzzle game:The first three letters of a group of names.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisStarts of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisStarts of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Don, Leo, Mic, Rap.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #769 for Jul 05, 2025
If you are completely stuck on thisproblem-solving puzzle gameand are just looking for the whole answer, you have found it. All the categories and the words that go in each can be found below.
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