Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game that present a whole new challenge every single day. In order to win, you will need to know all sixteen words to be sorted into categories, the rules ofhow to playConnections, and you’ll need some familiarity with all the mystery categories as well. If you are having trouble coming up with the groupings and all the words that get sorted into them, don’t worry. This article is here to help with clues and spoilers.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #257 for June 16, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:FOREST, PARADE, EROTIC, SKELETON, TRAIN, HEDGEHOG, OLIVE, BOOK, MINT, DEMOCRATIC, CACTUS, FLEET, NOBLE, CARAVAN, SAD,andLIME.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #257 for July 23, 2025
The sixteen words in today’sConnectionscan be challenging to piece together. If you want a few hints, the expandable sections below have you covered.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 257
Here are some hints for thispuzzle game that can make you smarter:
- Skeleton and Cactus are in the same category.
- Erotic and Democratic are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisminimalist word puzzle game:Motorcade, Cortege, Retinue, Escort.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 01, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisProcession.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Caravan, Fleet, Parade, Train.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Hues all in the same color family.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 20, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisShades of Green.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Forest, Lime, Mint, Olive.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisPC-friendly puzzle game:What this color might refer to.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 02, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisWhat “Blue” Might Mean.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Democratic, Erotic, Noble, Sad.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things that would fit into this category: People
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 13, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings With Spines.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Book, Cactus, Hedgehog, Skeleton.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #257
If you want the answer to thisrelaxing puzzle game, check the expandable section below. There you’ll find all four categories and each word that belongs in them.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
