The New York Times GamesConnectionsis a daily word puzzle with a twist. In order to win, you must sort all sixteen of the provided words into four categories. To make it harder, the categories are secret and several words might fit into several different places. It can be challenging to place all sixteen correctly in the four tries you get, but don’t worry. This article will provide all the definitions, hints, and help you might need to get through today’sConnectionspuzzle gamewith a win.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #226 for Jun 10, 2025
ThePC puzzle gameConnectionspuzzle for August 02, 2025, contains the words:PRIME, TIME, AT, BAR, DEVISE, DOLLAR, FINE, POUND, TORCH, BUCK, COIN, QUALITY, CREATE, STERLING, PERCENT,andINVENT.
What is the Definition of Sterling?
Sterling can be related to a type of very pure silver and things made with that very pure silver, but it also has a lot of other meanings. It can be things referring to any kind of British money. Another meaning is something of excellent worth or value in that category, such as a “sterling personality.”
What is the Definition of Devise?
Devise is a verb usually defined as"to contrive, to plan, or develop," as per Dictionary.com. There is also a less popular usage in law, meaning to give something over to someone else via a will. For example, you could devise your home for your children after you die through a will.
What is the Definition of Buck?
Buck is one of those words that can mean a whole lot of different things. There is a slang term that means “one dollar” as in “I’ll trade you that for five bucks.” A buck can also be used to describe a male herbivore, such as a male deer or male hare. Buck has also been used to describe a spirited man still in his youth. The military uses buck tacked onto ranks to show that a person holds a lower rank than others of their rank, like a buck sergeant.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #226 for June 26, 2025
Looking for hints about the categories themselves? Check each expandable section below for more info on every category in today’s puzzle.
3. Some of these can be found on a keyboard.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Other things that might fit into this category: conceive, dream up, hatch.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 07, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBring into Being.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:COIN, CREATE, DEVISE, INVENT.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Just a really, really good version of a thing.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 25, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisExcellent.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:FINE, QUALITY, PRIME, STERLING.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisfree browser game:Found on a keyboard.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 06, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSymbols Above Numbers on a Keyboard.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AT, DOLLAR, PERCENT, POUND.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisgame for puzzle lovers:All these words can follow up the same two words to make four common phrases.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 05, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisPass the ____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BAR, BUCK, TIME, TORCH.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #226
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