The New York Times’ Connections has become a standout word game, inviting players to uncover the hidden links among groups of words. Much like Wordle, a fresh puzzle drops at midnight, and each day’s challenge grows a bit more confusing. If today’s grid has you scratching your head, we’ve gathered a collection of hints and tactics to guide you past the sticking point.
Prefer to see the answer right away? Just scroll to the bottom for today’s solution. Otherwise, read on for clues, tips, and strategies to help you solve it yourself.
NYT Connections Hints And Answers For April 23, 2025
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
- Yellow: Found on a Redwood
- Green: Features of common house pets
- Blue: SNL is full of these
- Purple: The second half is the same
Connection Categories for April 23, 2025
Here are today's Connections categories:
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
- Yellow: Parts of a tree
- Green: Canine/feline features
- Blue: Comedic routine
- Purple: __Pole
Answers for April 23, 2025 – NYT Connections Puzzle
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #682 is...
- Parts of a tree: BRANCH, LEAF, ROOT, TRUNK
- Canine/feline features: FUR, MUZZLE, PAW, TAIL
- Comedic routine: ACT, BIT, GAG, SKETCH
- __Pole: BEAN, FLAG, MAY, TAD
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
How To Play NYT Connections?
If you’re here, chances are you’ve already heard of NYT Connections—the word game from The New York Times that tests your ability to spot patterns and link words together. The goal is simple: group 16 words into four sets of four, with each group sharing a common theme. These connections can be obvious, like categories or meanings, or a little trickier, such as wordplay or similar sounds.
Still getting the hang of it? Here are a few tips to help you play better:
Look for obvious pairs first. Sometimes two or three words immediately feel related—start there and build around them.
Don’t be afraid to shuffle. Try different combinations if your first guess doesn’t work—trial and error is part of the fun.
Watch out for trick words. Some words may fit in more than one category, so stay flexible and keep an open mind.
Think broadly. Themes might include types of food, parts of speech, pop culture, or even similar word endings.
The puzzle gets tougher with each category, so don’t worry if the purple group stumps you—it’s supposed to! Keep practising and you’ll start to spot the patterns faster.
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