The New York Times' Connections puzzle for June, 2025, offered a mix of clever word groupings that challenged even seasoned players. If you missed it, here’s what stood out—and the hints that had everyone guessing.
Players faced four categories, each with its own twist:.
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Yellow group: The theme was “expedition,” featuring synonyms for a journey—journey, odyssey, quest, voyage.
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Green group: Words that mean “hold dear,” including esteem, prize, treasure, value.
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Blue group: Words whose only vowel is “Y”—myrrh, nymph, rhythm, sphynx—tripped up many solvers with their unusual spelling.
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Purple group: This stumped players with “names ending in ‘K’ plus word”—frankincense, jackpot, markdown, nickname.
Connections continues to grow in popularity, offering daily mental workouts and a fresh challenge with each puzzle. For those looking for a new twist, the NYT’s Strands puzzle also provides a unique word game experience, keeping word enthusiasts engaged day after day.
