Connectionshas a whole new word-sorting puzzle for players to ponder today, July 04, 2025. If you likechallenging word puzzle games, this one might suit you. However, if you are trying this difficult game out and find yourself stuck, you might need some help. In this article, you can find definitions of challenging words, hints to the general puzzle, clues to each category, and even some spoilers if you want to see them.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #287 for July 21, 2025
If you already know the rules ofhow to playConnectionsand you are ready to dive in, the puzzle for today contains the words:SKIP, CAMEL, BEIGE, ROMP, COLOR, CUT, BLOWOUT, HAMSTER, CHEESE, SWEEP, DITCH, TAN, PRAYER, KHAKI, MISS,andROUT.
What is the Definition of Rout?
Rout is one of those words inConnectionsthat has a ton of potential definitions. Here is a list of all of them.
What is the Definition of Khaki?
Khaki is a color in English that is a yellow-brown, beige sort of color. It is also a type of sturdy cloth that is made into that color, usually for pants. Khakis are a pair of pants made from this material.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #287 for June 12, 2025
If you are looking for general hints, category hints, or spoilers for individual sections of thisrelaxing puzzle game, you can find each separated into different expandable sections below.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 287
Here are some hints:
None of these categories are about things to get done in a salon.
Cheese and Hamster are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Off-white, Buff, Oatmeal, Fawn, Cream.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 14, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisYellow-Brown Shades.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Beige, Camel, Khaki, Tan.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“I just decided I didn’t want to go to class, so I didn’t,” in short.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 10, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisFail to Attend.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cut, Ditch, Miss, Skip.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:To crush, to overpower, to trounce.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 12, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisDecisive Victory.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Blowout, Romp, Rout, Sweep.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All four of these can be followed up with the same noun to make four common phrases/words.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 20, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Wheel.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cheese, Color, Hamster, Prayer.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #287
If you just want to see the full answer for thepuzzle gamecalledConnections, click the Read More button below. Inside this expandable section you will find the categories and the words that are in each one.
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