Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Another day brings another brain-teaser from The New York Times. Today's Connections puzzle for June 18, 2025, is a particularly tricky one, with several red herrings designed to send you down the wrong path. If you find yourself staring at the grid and getting stuck, we’ve got you covered.
Below you'll find a series of hints to nudge you in the right direction without giving the whole game away. If you're completely stumped and just want the solution, scroll down further for the full answers.
Hints for Today's Connections (June 18, 2025)
Yellow Category Hint: Think about the different shapes you might find in a classic Italian dinner.
Green Category Hint: What might a magician wear or use during their stage performance?
Blue Category Hint: Each of these words can follow the same four-letter word that you write on.
Purple Category Hint: Say these words out loud. They all sound like letters of the alphabet.
Connections Answers for Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (Puzzle #738)
Yellow Category: TYPES OF PASTA
FUSILLI, PENNE, RIGATONI, ZITI
Green Category: MAGICIAN'S ACCESSORIES
CAPE, GLOVES, HAT, WAND
Blue Category: WORDS THAT FOLLOW "PAPER"
CUT, JAM, PLANE, TIGER
Purple Category: HOMOPHONES OF LETTERS
BEE, JAY, TEA, WHY
How did you fare with today's puzzle? That Purple category was especially clever. Check back tomorrow for more hints and answers for the next Connections challenge!
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