Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The NYT Connections game has a daily challenge that centers around sorting 16 words into 4 sets based on common themes or traits. Different from crosswords or word searches, Connections combines logic and vocabulary through a unique structure while also checking one’s pattern recognition abilities.
Each puzzle consists of:
16 seemingly unrelated words
4 color coded categories:
Yellow: Easy
Green: Moderate
Blue: Hard
Purple: Uncommon or deceptive connections
The goal is to correctly categorize all words within a specified number of tries.
Hints for NYT Connections Puzzle – June 9, 2025
If you would like a hint for today’s puzzle without usable spoilered answers, please find hints for every group below:
Yellow: Terms related to an aspect of a computer keyboard
Green: Words related towards a procuring something in advance that can count as a reservation
Blue: Subcategories of organized crime
Purple: Title associated with a spelling competition, bestowed or altered due to the omission of one letter
Categories Revealed – June 9 Puzzle
On this page you can find the official categories for today’s Connections puzzle:
Yellow: Shortcut Keys on a Computer
Green: To Book or Reserve
Blue: Criminal Groups
Purple: Spelling Bee Levels (missing a letter)
Full Answers – NYT Connections Puzzle #729
Yellow Group – Computer Shortcut Keys:
PASTE
QUIT
SAVE
Green Group – Reservation Terms:
BOOK
ORDER
REQUEST
RESERVE
Blue Group – Criminal Organizations:
CREW
FAMILY
RING
SYNDICATE
Purple Group – Spelling Bee Levels with Missing Letter:
GENUS (GENIUS)
GOO (GOOD)
MAZING (AMAZING)
SLID (SOLID)
How to Play NYT Connections
Follow these easy steps to play the game:
Evaluate all 16 words.
Group four words that fit a common theme.
Lick on an submit given you will lock your guess.
If correct, the group is color tatagged. If wrong, a life is lost.
Every player is granted in total four lives.
Solve each of the provided four sets before losing all four lives.
Winning Strategies for Connections
Always start off with the easiest group: The Yellow category almost always has simplistic connections.
Explore for synonyms and everyday phrases.
Make a note of the guesses that have been marked wrong: They do aid in eliminating options.
Think out of the box: Some categories may include transformed words or playful teasing.
Use the process of deduction: Keep narrowing down possibilities until certain groups are validated.
Why Connections Is So Popular
Connections have garnered utmost attention from fans as it brings together:
Brand new challenges every day
Ideal balanced difficulty
Options for all ages
Active involvement through association with words and reasoning
It was all too effortless to set out competing with other players or contemplating solo, and even for reserved logic lovers it created a delightful blend of challenge.
It gives the comfort of relaxed gameplay while more intense problem-solving.
From novices to seasoned pros, everyone is drawn in.
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