The daily word game calledConnectionsis back with another challenging puzzle for word puzzle fans to dive into. In order to win today’s puzzle, you’ll need a handful of things: you’ll need to have a familiarity with therules of how to playConnections, all the definitions for the sixteen words, and you might even need a few hints if you are stumped. In order to get everything needed to solve this challenge, check below. You’ll find clues, spoilers, and definitions as well.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #229 for June 16, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:DUST, SOCK, IRON, GLOVE, STRIKE, BOOT, HONEY, BAT, BAD, BASE, BLOW, BUGS, THIMBLE, BALL, TOP HAT,andLICK.
What is the Definition of Bugs?
Bugs is the plural of the word “bug,” which is another word for insect. It is also a verb that means “bothers,” as in, “My brother sometimes bugs me when I take too long on the PlayStation.” Bugs is also the name of a famous cartoon Bunny.
What is the Definition of Thimble?
A thimble is a metal object that goes over your finger to prevent you from sticking yourself while sewing. According to Dictionary.com, it has several other meanings as well:
What is the Definition of Lick?
While lick usually means to touch something with one’s tongue, it can also mean to hit someone hard or beat someone up.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #229 for May 22, 2025
Looking for some hints to help you get through the puzzle today with a win? Check below for some general hints, category hints, and more.
- Boot and Sock are not in the same category.
3. None of the categories are about clothing.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Needed to play a specific sport.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 30, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBaseball Equipment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BALL, BASE, BAT, GLOVE.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:Smack, Punch.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 12, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisHard Hit.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BLOW, LICK, SOCK, STRIKE.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thispuzzle game:Other items that finish up this category:Race car, Purse, Cannon, Battleship.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 24, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisOriginal Monopoly Tokens.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BOOT, IRON, THIMBLE, TOP HAT.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismobile-friendly puzzle video game:All these can be followed up by the same animal to make a new common phrase.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 28, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Bunny.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BAD, BUGS, BUST, HONEY.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #229
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