Feeling tangled in today’s NYT Connections puzzle? Whether you’re on your last life or just want to see if your hunch was right, this guide has your hints, spoilers, and a few strategy tips to help you crush tomorrow’s board.
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What’s NYT Connections?
Connections is The New York Times’ daily word-grouping puzzle. You’re given 16 words in a grid and must sort them into four groups of four based on a hidden link. The categories range from easy yellow to tricky purple, and you only get four mistakes before it’s game over.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (No Spoilers Yet!)
Here’s a nudge toward the themes without giving everything away:
- Yellow: All about “results” or outcomes.
- Green: Types of jokes.
- Blue: Supernatural romance movies.
- Purple: Words paired with “corn” (think “corn maze,” “corn muffin,” etc.).
Pro Tips for Solving Connections
- Start with the category that feels most obvious.
- Look for shared word parts like prefixes or suffixes.
- Group words out loud — hearing them can reveal patterns.
- Shuffle the board to spark fresh ideas.
NYT Connections Answers for August 9, 2025 (Puzzle #790)
Yellow — Result/Outcome-related: FRUIT, PRODUCT, RETURN, YIELD
Green — Types of jokes: DAD, INSIDE, KNOCK-KNOCK, PRACTICAL
Blue — Supernatural romance movies: CASPER, GHOST, LET ME IN, TWILIGHT
Purple — Corn-related: MAZE, MUFFIN, SILK, SYRUP
Full Answer Table
| Color | Theme | Words |
| Yellow | Result/Outcome-related | FRUIT, PRODUCT, RETURN, YIELD |
| Green | Types of jokes | DAD, INSIDE, KNOCK-KNOCK, PRACTICAL |
| Blue | Supernatural romance movies | CASPER, GHOST, LET ME IN, TWILIGHT |
| Purple | Corn-related | MAZE, MUFFIN, SILK, SYRUP |
FAQ — NYT Connections August 9, 2025
Yellow — FRUIT, PRODUCT, RETURN, YIELD.
Green — DAD, INSIDE, KNOCK-KNOCK, PRACTICAL.
Blue — CASPER, GHOST, LET ME IN, TWILIGHT.
Purple — MAZE, MUFFIN, SILK, SYRUP.
You can make up to four mistakes before losing the game.
A new Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight Eastern Time.
One Last Tip: Some days the winning link jumps right out, other days it hides in plain sight. Keep practicing, shuffle the board often, and don’t let those purple clues trick you.
