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Connectionsis here again with a massive pile of words that need to be sorted into proper categories. In order to win, you only have a couple of tries to get all the words in the right groupings, but today’s puzzle is even harder thanthe rules ofConnectionsmight suggest.
If you want to win this one, you might need more than skills or luck: You might need a little help, too. As such, here’s a rundown on what you need in order to succeed, including everything from category clues and general hints to spoilers and more.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #705 for July 18, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Rodeo, Hourglass, Kubrick, Sunset, Tree, Scrap, Wall Street, Vine, Michael Jordan, Hollywood, Herb, Taurus, End, Shrub, Neuroplastic, and Dissolve.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Below, you may find a wide selection of different hints and spoilers forthis puzzle game that can make you smarter. If you need a push in the right direction, you can find it right here.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these are about road names or famous roads.
Hourglass and Kubrick go in the same group.
- Michael Jordan and Wall Street go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here is a hint for the yellow/straightforward answer:Grown from the earth.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisKinds of Plants.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Herb, Shrub, Tree, Vine.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer inthis innovative puzzle game:To stop, to cease construction of.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisDiscontinue.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dissolve, End, Scrap, Sunset.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here is a hint for the blue/difficult answer inthis minimalist puzzle game:You get the horns!
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisAssociated with Bulls.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Michael Jordan, Rodeo, Taurus, Wall Street.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things you could put in this category - Plexiglass, Inconcrete, Retrodisplacement.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisEnding with Building Materials.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hollywood, Hourglass, Kubrick, Neuroplastic.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #705 for May 23, 2025
If you want to see the whole answer tothis free browser game, you can find it below. Simply open up the expandable section to see all the categories and the words in each of them.
Want to play? Check outthe New York Times GamesConnectionswebsite, available on almost any device with a browser.
