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Connectionsis here for the day. If you are looking for a fun challenge, this puzzle is great one for you. If you already knowhow to playConnections, and you are still stuck, you’re able to find some help in the article below. There are sections with definitions for the harder words, general clues to the puzzle, category help, spoilers for individual categories, and even the full answer for today’s puzzle. Check out the article below for whatever help you might need to win.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #296 for July 15, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Moccasin, Prince, Poke, Ball, Slipper, Elbow, Boa, Bowtie, Stick, Tube, Wheel, Prod, Mamba, Jab, Pumpkin,andAdder.
What is the Definition of Adder?
Adders are a common European viper snake, and any snake that looks similar to them.
What is the Definition of Moccasin?
Moccasins are a type of shoe made of leather, originally created by Native Americans. There is a modern version of this type of shoe that is used as a slipper that has a plastic sole. Another definition of Moccasin is a North American snake genus Agkistrodon that includes the cottonmouth.
What is the Definition of Mamba?
While some people might only know of Mamba as a candy, it is also a class of African snake that is extremely poisonous.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #296 for June 03, 2025
Thisminimalist puzzle gamecan be a huge challenge for anyone if they aren’t familiar with the categories. Each section below has a bit of help for anyone who is lost.
- Elbow and Wheel belong in the same category.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 11, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisThrust.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Jab, Poke, Prod, Stick.
The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisKinds of Snakes.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 30, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficulty in theNew York Times GamesConnectionsisKinds of Snakes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Adder, Boa, Mamba, Moccasin.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:All seen in a famous fairy tale.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 13, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSeen inCinderella.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ball, Prince, Pumpkin, Slipper.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisbrowser game:Other things that fit into this category: Spirals, Strands, Shells, Stars.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Aug 03, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisPasta Shapes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bowtie, Elbow, Tube, Wheel.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #296
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