Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game from the New York Times Games that pits you against sixteen words that need to be sorted into four mystery categories. While it might sound easy just reading abouthow to playConnections, actually solving some of these puzzles can be a lot of work. If you are looking for some general hints, category spoilers, or even the complete answer, check below. There are all sorts of kinds of help in this article that can get you through today’s puzzle with a win.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #236 for July 05, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle gamefor today contains the words:DRIFT, LEAVE, BUCKLE, BREAK, LOOP, HOLE, HOLIDAY, HOLI, STRAP, HOLY, SANDAL, HOLEY, HOLLY, WHOLLY, DOG,andRECESS.
What is the Definition of Holi?
According to Merriam-Webster, Holi (pronounced like holy) is “a Hindu spring festival characterized by boisterous and usually ribald revelry including especially the throwing of colored water and powder.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #236 for June 01, 2025
If you are looking for some hints to help you win thisbrowser-based puzzle game, check out the sections below. Each suggestion is covered up to make sure you don’t spoil too much for yourself.
Here are some hints for the generalConnectionspuzzle:
1. Try saying all the words out loud.
One of the categories is all about common names of an animal.
Hole and Holy are not in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thismobile-friendly puzzle game:Vacation, Taking a Rest.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 29, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisTime Off.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BREAK, HOLIDAY, LEAVE, RECESS.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Features of an accessory you might wear.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 27, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisFeatures of a Belt.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BUCKLE, HOLE, LOOP, STRAP.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisdifficult puzzle game:All these words sound the same.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 09, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisHomophones.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:HOLEY, HOLI, HOLY, WHOLLY.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these words can be followed up by the same noun to make new words.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 18, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____wood.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:DOG, DRIFT, HOLLY, SANDAL.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #236
Still in need of something more than a little help today? Check below for the full spoiler for today’sNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle.
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