Connectionsis back with another challenging puzzle. With sixteen seemingly random words to sort into four mystery categories, this puzzle game might be a little too difficult to some.
If you already knowhow to playConnections, but you are in need of help with this puzzle, you can find it below. In this article are hints to the categories, general clues, some spoilers, and even the full answer to the puzzle if you would like to see that. No matter what you need to win, you can find it below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #376 for June 25, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Cinderella, Tailgate, Green Light, Rumpelstiltskin, Ferris Wheel, Bumper-to-Bumper, David-and-Goliath, Thumbs-Up, Buttermilk, Rags-to-Riches, Merry-Go-Round, Clearance, Underdog, Tilt-a-Whirl, Go-Ahead, and Roller Coaster.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you want a little help with thisfree browser-based game, you’re able to find all sorts of hints below. The hints are covered up, so you can scroll down without spoiling too much.
Here are some hints:
1. None of these categories are about hyphenated words.
None of the categories are about fairy tales, so Rumpelstiltskin isnotin the same category as Cinderella.
Rags-to-Riches and Underdog go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Things to do at Six-Flags, a Carnival, or Disney, perhaps.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisAmusement Park Rides.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, Roller Coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thischallenging puzzle game:Got the okay to proceed.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisApproval.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clearance, Go-Ahead, Green Light, Thumbs-Up.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:The dark horse, the long shot.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisTypes of Come-From-Behind Stories.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cinderella, David-and-Goliath, Rags-to-Riches, Underdog.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismobile puzzle game:All these words begin with words that belong in a category together.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisBeginning with Synonyms for Rear End.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisBeginning with Synonyms for Rear End.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bumper-to-Bumper, Buttermilk, Rumpelstiltskin, Tailgate.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #376 for July 15, 2025
The full answer for theNew York Times GamesConnectionsis in the expandable section below. It contains all four categories and the words that go in each.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
