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Connectionsis here again to challenge your pattern recognition skills and get you thinking outside the box. If you want to win, you will need to figure out all four categories and place the words in the right places without making more than three mistakes.
If you already know the game well, you know that winning is a lot harder than therules ofConnectionsmake it sound. The article below is here to help you, with tons of tips, hints, and spoilers to make today’sConnectionspuzzle as easy as you need it to be.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #776 for Aug 01, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Luxe, Trek, Bottle, Wars, Cope, Anise, Sara, Kelly, Sage, March, Hunter, Mace, Hike, Pea, Dill,andTramp.
What is the Definition of Luxe?
Luxe is something that is luxurious. It is also the shortened form of the word “deluxe.”
What is the Definition of Anise?
According to Dictionary.com, anise is “a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.” Anise is a common spice used in cooking and baking.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
The expandable sections below each contain a different kind of clue or spoiler for thispuzzle game. You can check them out by pressing the Read More link underneath each to open them.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
Pea and Dill donotgo in the same group, but you are heading in the right direction.
Luxe and Sara go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Black pepper, rosemary, thyme, allspice, and more.
The category for the yellow/straightforwardNew York TimesConnectionsisHerbs and Spices.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisHerbs and Spices.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Anise, Dill, Mace, Sage.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Other things you could put in this category: Emerald, Mint, Olive.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisShades of Green.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bottle, Hunter, Kelly, Pea.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:To walk, to tromp.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisTravel on Foot.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hike, March, Tramp, Trek.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer for thisfree browser-based puzzle game:You have to add more letters to the ends of each of these to make a group.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisStarts of European Capitals.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cope, Luxe, Sara, Wars.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #776 for Jun 21, 2025
Searching for the whole answer to thisfamily-friendly puzzle game? You can find it hidden in the expandable section below. Just press Read More to see what’s hidden inside.
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