Today is a brand-new day with a brand-newConnectionscollection of sixteen words. In order to get through today’s puzzle, some might need a little help with putting together these sixteen words into four categories. This article contains definitions of difficult words, hints to each of the categories, and all the words that go into those categories. No matter what word puzzle fans need to help them solve today’sNew York Times GamesConnections, they can find it below.
What is the Definition of Atoll?
If players are unfamiliar with the wordATOLL, no worries. It is similar to an island or sandbar in that it is land completely surrounded by water, but it is also completely filled with water, so the island is ring-shaped.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for Jul 20, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words: BAG, KEY, STUDY, STUFF, KITCHEN, COUNTER, PACK, ISLAND, DIP, JAM, DEM, SPROUT, BAR, BEDROOM, CRAM,andATOLL.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:Other items that might fit in this category: Bathroom, Office, Spare Bedroom.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 01, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisRooms in a House.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BEDROOM, DEN, KITCHEN, STUDY.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisfree-to-play mobile game:Water on all sides.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 22, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisLand Surrounded by Water.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ATOLL, BAR, ISLAND, KEY.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 01, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisFill to Excess.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CRAM, JAM, PACK, STUFF.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Each of these four words can have the same word before them.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 04, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisBean ___.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BAG, COUNTER, DIP, SPROUT.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #170
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