Hints for NYT Connections: Clues and Solutions for April 26, 2025

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Connections is one of the most popular New York Times word games that has captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, with each new set of words becoming trickier. We've provided some hints and tips to help you overcome the challenges. If you'd like to see today's puzzle solutions, you can jump to the end of this article. But if you'd prefer to solve it yourself, keep reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

<p>What is Connections? The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create this new word game and bring it to the publication's Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to group four words that share something in common.</p>

<p>Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets can include anything from book titles and software to country names. Even though multiple words may seem to fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess incorrectly, and it counts as a mistake—players are allowed up to four mistakes until the game ends.</p>

<p>Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.</p>

<h2>Here's a hint for today's Connections categories</h2>

<p>Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Try these:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Yellow: Tinge</li>
    <li>Green: Land between hills</li>
    <li>Blue: They share a first name</li>
    <li>Purple: Tints unscrambled</li>
</ul>

<h2>Connections: How to play and how to win</h2>

<h2>Here are today's Connections categories</h2>

<p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Yellow: Tint</li>
    <li>Green: Valley</li>
    <li>Blue: Bobs</li>
    <li>Purple: Color anagrams</li>
</ul>

<p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions. Drumroll, please! The solution to today's Connections #685 is...</p>

<h3>What is the answer to Connections today?</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Tint: COLOR, HUE, SHADE, TONE</li>
    <li>Valley: DALE, DELL, GLEN, HOLLOW</li>
    <li>Bobs: DOLE, HOPE, MARLEY, ROSS</li>
    <li>Color anagrams: DRE, GARY, GENRE, LUBE</li>
</ul>

<p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections waiting for you tomorrow, and we'll be back with more helpful hints.</p>

<p>Are you also playing NYT Strands? Check for hints and answers for today's Strands. If you're looking for more puzzles, visit our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more. Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.</p>

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