Connectionshas a whole new puzzle every day to try, and today’spuzzle is so challengingthat many word puzzle fans might be struggling. The crop of sixteen words not only has some challenging definitions, but the categories are also hard. In order to win, some of you out there might be in need of a hand to get you closer to the categories, give you the words for one of those categories, or even the full spoiler for today’s puzzle.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for July 06, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:PLOT, PLOP, PLOW, PLOY, TICKLE, SICKLE, TRICK, BANG, RUSE, AMUSE, SPLASH, RAKE, PLEASE, THUD, HOE,andDELIGHT.

What is the Definition of Ploy?

The word ploy has only one meaning: it’s a trick. If you are using a ploy against someone, you are trying to gain an advantage through trickery.

What is the Definition of Ruse?

Ruse has a similar definition to a ploy; it’s a plot or plan intended to trick someone.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Planting helpers for those who plant crops.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 19, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisFarm Tools.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:HOE, PLOW, RAKE, SICKLE.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisfamily-friendly puzzle game:Something a trickster or a con artist might be up to.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 23, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisScheme.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:POLT, PLOY RUSE, TRICK.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other words that fit into this category: Enchant, Cheer, Gladden.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 01, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisMake Happy.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AMUSE, DELIGHT, PLEASE, TICKLE.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisPC puzzle game:Words that stand in for sounds.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisOnomatopoeia.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 16, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in thepuzzle game to make you smarterConnectionsisOnomatopoeia.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BANG, PLOP, SPLASH, THUD.

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Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #188

If you are in need of the full answer to today’s puzzle, check below. You can find the whole answer to the puzzle, including all four categories.

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