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Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game. This game was created by theNew York Times Games who purchasedWordleback in 2022. to play every day, you will need a good understanding of each of the words in the puzzle and be able to sort each of those words into a hidden category. This can be pretty challenging, so if you are looking for help with word definitions, clues to the categories, or even spoilers for the whole puzzle, this article has you covered.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #222 for June 24, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:NUTS, PEPPERS, DESERT, RATS, FUZZY, CHERRY, MAROON, SEASHELLS, FUDGE, STRAND, SHOOT, SPRINKLE, DARN, CITCH, WOODCHUCK,andCURSES.
What is the Definition of Darn?
There is one official definition for the word darn, and one slang way to use it. Darn is a verb that means to use a special way of knitting to fix a small hole in a sock. Darn can also be used as slang word that is a gentler form of the word “damned,” as in “Will you move this darn car out of the way!” or “He’s darn good at the violin.”
Maroon has several meanings, including:
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #222 for Jul 02, 2025
If you are looking for a little bit more help with today’sNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle, you can find hints below, each separated into sections for the different colors of difficulty.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 222
Looking for general hints for the puzzle? Here are a couple of clues that might get you a little closer to the answer.
1. One of the categories is all about a dessert.
2. You might be tempted to leave this puzzle behind.
- If you lose, you might find yourself using some of these words.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thispuzzle game for puzzle lovers:Ice cream pairings.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 03, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSundae Toppings.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CHERRY, FUDGE, NUTS, SPRINKLES.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thispuzzle game:To exile, in a way. Leave alone.
The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisLeave High and Dry.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 04, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisLeave High and Dry.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:DESERT, DITCH, MAROON, STRAND.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Things to say other than cursing.
The category for the blue/difficultConnectionsis"Phooey!"
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 05, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsis"Phooey!"
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CURSES, DARN, RATS, SHOOT.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisPC puzzle game:Sally sells pickled peppers by…
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 18, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords in Tongue Twisters.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:FUZZY, PEPPER, SEASHELLS, WOODCHUCK.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #222
For anyone who is only interested in the full spoiler for today’s puzzle, check in the section below. There you can find all sixteen words sorted and their categories.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
