Connectionsis a short daily word game that pits you against sixteen words. They each need to be sorted into mystery categories; while therules ofConnectionsmakes it sound simple, but this game can be a massive challenge when you actually dive into it. Today’s is a particularly hard one, especially if you are unfamiliar with some of the words. Not to worry though; this article has you covered with hints, definitions for some of the words, and even spoilers for each category or the whole puzzle.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #220 for June 29, 2025
Thebrowser-based puzzle gamecalledConnections’puzzle for today contains the words:BASE, RANGE, GROSS, PRETTY, BOND, RATHER, GLASS, REAL, AWFUL, MODE, STERN, MEAN, SOLUTION, KING, MEDIAN,andELEMENT.
What is the Definition of Gross?
Gross has several definitions, including something that is unclean or messy. Another one is gross as in the gross of a payment or paycheck or income, as in without any deductions or fees taken out. A gross is also a term meaning “one dozen dozens” or 144 of an object. There is a less used but still important definition of gross that means “incompetant or rank,” as in gross negligence.
What is the Definition of Stern?
Stern has two major meanings in English. The first is an adjective that is similar to strict, grim, or harsh. Another meaning is the back part of a boat.
What is the Definition of Mean?
Mean is also another one of those words that have tons of meanings. These can include:
What is the Definition of Median?
Median is usually used to describe the mid-point of a collection of data.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thismobile puzzle game:Sets of related numbers.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 21, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisData Set Data.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE, RANGE.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:High School Science terms.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 12, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisChemistry Terms.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BASE, BOND, ELEMENT, SOLUTION.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisdifficult puzzle game:Add this to ensure to get across how very ____ it was.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 05, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisAdjective Intensifies.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AWFUL, PRETTY, RATHER, REAL.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Last names of some important Radio people.
Purple Connections Category Answer for June 19, 2025
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisRadio Hall of Fame Members.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 26, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisRadio Hall of Fame Members.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:GLASS, GROSS, KING, STERN.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #220
For anyone just in need of the full answer for today, check below. In the section under this sentence, you can find the full spoiler for thisNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle.
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