Connectionsis back today with new words to sort into secret categories. To win today’s challenging puzzle, you will need a good understanding of therules ofConnections, knowledge of all the words and their definitions, and a little luck. But if your luck has run out, and you are stuck, this article is here to help. You can find word definitions, category hints, general clues, and even spoilers for the puzzle and the individual groups. Check below for any kind of help you might be looking for.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #245 for June 03, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:PLUTO, DORY, PURR, AUTO, NEMO, DEMO, BUZZ, BARGE, BUREAU, AMERICA, SCOW, HOOK, DRONE, SLOOP, MORGAN,andHUM.

What is the Definition of Dory?

Dory is not just thefish characterfromFinding NemoandFinding Dory.It is also atype of boat with a flat bottom.

What is the Definition of Nemo?

A nemo is “a radio or television broadcastthat originates outside the studio (as at a football game or a banquet)” according to Merriam-Webster. The name also refers to acharacter from the Disney movieFinding Nemo,who himself is named afterCaptain Nemofrom Jules Verne’s20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

A scow is a type ofboat.

What is the Definition of Sloop?

A sloop is “a fore-and-aft rigged boat with one mast and a single jib,” according to Merriam-Webster.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #245 for June 10, 2025

For anyone who is familiar with all the words in thisrelaxing puzzle gamebut still needs a little help, check out the expandable sections below. Each one has a new hint or spoiler inside.

Here are some general hints for today’sNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle:

  1. The boats and the people that lead them (maybe).

  2. None of these categories have to do with Disney characters.

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Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 22, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisMonotonous Sounds.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BUZZ, DRONE, HUM, PURR.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 05, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBoats.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BARGE, DORY, SCOW, SLOOP.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisgame for people who love puzzles:All these names can be preceded by the same word to form the names of famous people.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 20, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisCaptains.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AMERICA, HOOK, MORGAN, NEMO.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:All of these words can be followed by the same suffix to make four new words.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 03, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisPrefixes with -cracy.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AUTO, BUREAU, DEMO, PLUTO.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #245

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