Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game by the New York Times Games. Every day, thenewspaper giant that broughtWordlegives fans sixteen words and asks them to sort the words into categories. The catch? The categories are completely secret. This game can get very difficult if you aren’t familiar with some of the words, the category itself, or you just can’t connect the words. If you are looking for help, check out the article below for category hints and even spoilers.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #246 for June 08, 2025
After getting a good grasp ofConnections' rules, you can try out today’s puzzle. The puzzle today contains the words:MIME, APOLLO, PARROT, FREEZE, MONKEY, FANTASTIC, ECHO, PRINCESS, SAILOR, GENIE, REFEREE, SAMURAI, DROP, CANDLES, LAG,andPRISONER.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #246 for June 26, 2025
Looking for a little help without spoiling the wholeConnectionspuzzle? Check the sections below for some hints that won’t ruin the whole puzzle.
Here are some general hints for today’s puzzle:
1. One category is movie titles (almost).
- Work from home troubles make up one of the categories. 
- Genie and Parrot are in the same category. 

4. None of these categories are about repetition.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisNew York Times GamesConnections:The worst Zoom calls do these.
Yellow Connections Category Answer for July 22, 2025
The category for the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBad Things for a Video Call to Do.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 07, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBad Things for a Video Call to Do.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:DROP, ECHO, FREEZE, LAG.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thischallenging puzzle game:Usually with striped shirts.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 10, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCostumes with Striped Shirts.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:MIME, PRISONER, REFEREE, SAILOR.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisPC puzzle game:In Agrabah, in an old story.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 30, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSeen inAladdin.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:GENIE, MONKEY, PARROT, PRINCESS.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Movie titles, but something is missing.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 24, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisMovies Minus Numbers.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:APOLLO, CANDLES, FANTASTIC, SAMURAI.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #246
If you are just looking for the full spoiler today, look below. In the expandable section, you can find all four categories with all four words they each have in them.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.

