Connectionsis a short puzzle game you’re able to play daily from the New York Times Games. Every day, this unique puzzle game provides sixteen words that need to be sorted into four categories. While therules of how to playConnectionsmight make it sound easy, it can be extremely challenging if you are unfamiliar with the words, the categories, or are just plain stuck. If you are running out of tries and are looking for a little or a lot of help, this article is here for you.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #290 for June 22, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:BINGO, ROW, CORRECT, COMPUTER, FIGHT, AMEND, BLUE, POTATO, FIX, TIFF, POKER, ROULETTE, REVISE, LOTTERY, SCRAP,andWAR.
What is the Definition of Tiff?
A tiff can be both a noun and a verb, meaning either to quarrel with someone or the quarrel itself. Tiff can also be a single person in a bad mood.
What is the Definition of Roulette?
Roulette is both the name of the game that Roulette wheels are used for and the wheel itself. It is a game where a wheel filled with numbers is spun with a marble on it, and people bet on what number the marble will land on. There is another definition, which is “a row of shortcuts, in which no paper is removed, made between individual stamps to permit their ready separation,” according to Dictionary.com. It can also be used to describe the act of rouletting paper.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #290 for June 25, 2025
If you are looking for a hint or two for thischallenging puzzle game, you can check the section below. Each expandable section will have a different hint hidden inside.
Here are some hints:
War and Fightdon’tbelong in the same category.
There are no categories themed around words that mean someone is right.
- Bingo and Poker donotbelong in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Change something. Make something more accurate.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 03, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisUpdate for Accuracy.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Amend, Correct, Fix, Revise.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 05, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisQuarrel.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fight, Row, Scrap, Tiff.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:No skill needed to win this game.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 07, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisGames of Chance.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bingo, Lottery, Roulette, War.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these can be followed up with the same noun to make four common phrases.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 13, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis_____ Chip.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Blue, Computer, Poker, Potato.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #290
Still in need of help? Below, you can find the full spoiler for theNew York Times GamesConnections. The section below contains all four categories and the items that belong inside them.
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