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Connectionsis a short daily word game that is all about sorting words into mystery categories. While therules of how to playConnectionsmight seem a little simple, actually winning every day can be quite the challenge. to get through today’s puzzle, you’ll need to be familiar with all the definitions of all the words, as well as be able to sort them in just four tries. If you are stuck and looking for a hand, this article is here to help with clues, category spoilers, or just the whole answer if you need it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #238 for Jun 05, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:COFFEE, MATE, SET, UP, CRY, VANILLA, ACT, BORING, ROUTINE, TWIST, COCOA, MUNDANE, DULL, TEA, BIT,andDIRTY.
What is the Definition of Mate?
There are a whole bunch of definitions of the word Mate, so here is a list of them all:
What is the Definition of Vanilla?
Vanilla is not only a flavoring, as in vanilla beans, but it can also be used to describe something boring or something “normal.”
What is the Definition of Mundane?
Mundane is a word meaning something that is very usual, not out of the ordinary.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #238 for July 24, 2025
Looking for a few hints for the general puzzle or specific categories? Check in the expandable sections below for a helping hand.
1. Two categories are all about drinks.
Routine and Dull are not in the same category.
If you didn’t know, Mate is also a type of drink.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinnovative word puzzle game:Drinks usually served hot, but can also be iced.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 04, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisDrinks with Caffeine.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:COCOA, COFFEE, MATE, TEA.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thischallenging video game:Banal, Usual, Routine.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 27, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisUnexciting.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BORING, DULL, MUNDANE, VANILLA.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:A collection of jokes on a stage.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 15, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisComedian’s Performance.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ACT, BIT, ROUTINE, SET.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisfree game likeWordle:Shaken, not stirred, perhaps.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 13, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisMartini Specifications.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:DIRTY, DRY, TWIST, UP.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #238
If you just want the full answer to thisfree browser-based puzzle game, check below. In the expandable section, you will find all the categories as well as all four words in each.
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