Connectionshas quite the difficult puzzle today. In order to play and win this one, you’ll need to be familiar with therules of how to playConnections, and you’ll need to be familiar with each of the sixteen words and all their definitions. So if you find yourself lost and in need of help, this article can provide. Below you’ll find word definitions, hints, spoilers, and even the entire answer if that’s what you need.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #221 for July 08, 2025
Thechallenging puzzle gamecalledConnections’puzzle for today contains the words:PRIME, LOVE, GREEN, COVER, PEACOCK, BLUE, SUPREME, POSTURE, WHITE, PARAMOUNT, SCARLET, MAIN, CHAIN, GRANDSTAND, YELLOW,andSTRUT.
What is the Definition of Paramount?
Paramount is not just an entertainment company with a streaming service. It is also an adjective that means “The most important” or “the highest among a group.” It can also be a noun to describe a ruler.
What is the Definition of Peacock?
Peacocks are a type of bird; the males are colorful creatures with tons of massive, multicolored feathers. There is also a verb, to peacock, that means to strut around like a peacock with his tail on full display. It is usually used to describe someone who is undeserving of the attention, but wants it anyway.
What is the Definition of Grandstand?
The word Grandstand has two main meanings. The first is the front few rows of a stage, like the good seats you might pay extra for at a concert. Grandstand is also a verb that means to strut or act showy to attract attention.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #221 for Aug 01, 2025
If anyone is looking for a little more help with the puzzle itself rather than just the words in thispuzzle game, you can find help with each of the categories individually below. Beware of spoilers.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 221
Looking for general hints for the puzzle? Here are a couple of clues that might get you a little closer to the answer.
- If you win, you might strut your stuff.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thismobile-friendly puzzle game:“I think I’m better than you!”
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 13, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisShow Off.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:GRANDSTAND, PEACOCK, POSTURE, STRUT.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:First and ____.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 07, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisForemost.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:MAIN, PARAMOUNT, PRIME, SUPREME.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:The most important fabric of Brazil.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 11, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisColors in Brazil’s Flag.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BLUE, GREEN, WHITE, YELLOW.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisiPhone-friendly mobile puzzle game:All these can be followed up by the same noun to make phrases.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 13, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Letter.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CHAIN, COVER, LOVE, SCARLET.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #221
Those looking for the full answer to today’s puzzle should check below. There you’re able to find the categories and all four words in each of them.
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