Connectionsis here again to give you a pile of words that need to be sorted into proper categories. If you have played it before and know therules ofConnectionswell, you know that this might be no simple task.

If you are stuck on today’s puzzle and looking for a hand, this article is here to help. It contains general help, group clues, spoilers for individual groups and themes, and even the full answer if you want to see it.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #708 for June 23, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Melon, Ball, Chance, Bawl, Soul, Blubber, Function, Fluke, Utility, Tow, Avenue, Benefit, Flipper, Railroad, Gala,andHeal.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

In each of the expandable sections below, you’re able to find a different kind of hint or spoiler for thismind-bogglingly difficult puzzle game. Open each with the Read More link below them to see what’s hidden inside.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints:

  1. None of these groups are about flukes of nature or unique timing and occurrences.

  2. None of the categories are synonyms for “purpose of a thing.”

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  1. Heal and Soul should end up in a group together.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:A place to raise money for a cause.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisFundraising Event.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ball, Benefit, Function, Gala.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Other items you could put in this category: Jail, Luxury Tax, Free Parking.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSpaces on a Monopoly Board.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Avenue, Chance, Railroad, Utility.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisinternet browser-based puzzle game:Features of a large water animal.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisFeatures of a Toothed Whale.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Blubber, Flipper, Fluke, Melon,

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these are homophones for body parts.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones of Parts of the Foot.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones of Parts of the Foot.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bawl, Heal, Soul, Tow.

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Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #708 for July 31, 2025

If you want to see the full answer to thisinnovative puzzle game, you can find it in the expandable section below. Open it up to see which words belong in which of the four categories.

Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.

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