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Connectionsis a daily puzzle game by the New York Times Games. Therules of how to playConnectionsare pretty simple: take a look at the sixteen words and sort them into four mystery categories in four tries. Each category has four words in it. However, actually solving the puzzle every day is anything but simple; you’ll need to know all the definitions of all the words, have general knowledge about a lot of subjects, and might even need a little luck. But if you are stumped today and need a hand, this article is here to help.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #241 for June 05, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:SPONGE, BOB, SQUARE, PANTS, HOOK, FREE, THAT, CIRCLE, RAY, DIAMOND, CROSS, CRAB, TRIANGLE, SQUID, WEAVE,andFEAST.
What is the Definition of Bob?
Bob is not only a nickname for the male name Robert, it’s also an English word with several meanings. Here are all of them:
What is the Definition of Sponge?
Sponge is a noun that can mean a sea creature, but it is also an item used to wipe down surfaces. The verb to sponge can mean to leech off of someone or to absorb. There is also a contraceptive called a sponge, and a group of crab eggs can also be called a sponge.
What is the Definition of Weave?
Weave isn’t just a noun and a verb that describes the interlacing of fibers to make fabrics and baskets, or the act of making them. Weave can also be used to describe what spiders do to create a web, or just adding something to make a coherent whole. Weave can also be used as a movement, weaving in and out of traffic, or ducking and weaving in boxing. Some hair extensions can also be called weaves.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #241 for July 14, 2025
Need some hints for today’s puzzle? Check the expandable sections below to get some hints or spoilers for today’sword puzzle games for puzzle lovers.
- Feast and Diamond are not in the same category.
3. One of these categories is about a sport.
- None of these categories areaboutSquid Gamesor PlayStation buttons (but one is really close).
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Some of the characters inSponge Bob Square Pantsare these.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 17, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSea Creatures.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CRAB, RAY, SPONGE, SQUID.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Shapes that a child might be learning.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 01, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBasic Two-Dimensional Shapes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CIRCLE, DIAMOND, SQUARE, TRIANGLE.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thischallenging puzzle game:What Muhammad Ali and Rocky were known for.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 10, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisBoxing Maneuvers.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BOB, CROSS, HOOK, WEAVE.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these words can follow up the same adjective to make common phrases. This word starts with an F.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 09, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisFancy _____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:FEAST, FREE, PANTS, THAT.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #241
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