Connectionsis back with yet another challenging puzzle for fans to try out. If you love these word-sorting puzzles, you know that it can get pretty challenging to complete with the allowed number of mistakes. And, there is no in-game hint system either.
If you already knowhow to playConnections, and you are looking for some help that will ensure you win the July 11, 2025, puzzle, this article will provide the necessary assistance. Below, you can find a selection of different kinds of hints, from general clues to spoilers.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #354 for June 26, 2025
TheConnectionsMay 30, 2024 puzzle contains the words:Safety, Sway, Sack, Bob, Push, Pull, Weight, Rob, Crop, Loot, Fade, Bobby, Clout, Shag, Raid,andHair.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #354 for July 24, 2025
If you are looking for a few hints, you can find all sorts of help in the sections below. Each one is covered up, so choose the item you want to look at, then click the Read More button to see it. This should help you get through thischallenging puzzle game today.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 354
Here are some hints:
- None of the categories are about nicknames for someone named Robert. 
- None of these groups are about the letter the words start with. 

- While one of the categories is about hair, the word Hair does not appear in it.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:What pirates are after.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisPlunder.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Loot, Raid, Rob, Sack.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisInfluence.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clout, Pull, Sway, Weight.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:Ways to do your ‘do.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisHairstyles.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bob, Crop, Fade, Shag.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismobile puzzle game:Each of these words can be followed up with the same noun to make four common objects.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Pin.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bobby, Hair, Push, Safety.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #354 for July 12, 2025
In the section below, you can find the answer for today’sNew York Times GamesConnections. Press the Read More button to see each of the categories as well as all the words that go inside them.
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