Connectionsis a short word game that pits you against sixteen new words every day. It was created by the New York Times Games, thenewspaper giant that purchasedWordleback in 2022. If you play this fun little word game every day, today’s puzzle might have tripped you up. There are a lot of challenging words in today’s puzzle, so it’s no wonder if you are out looking for hints to get you through today with a win. Check the article below for hints, spoilers, and more.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #218 for May 19, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:SOUP, SLATE, CREAM, PAD, SYRUP, SHIELD, POD, TICKET, BALLOT, TABLET, COAT, CUSHION, CAPSULE, GREEN, BUFFER,andROSTER.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinnovative puzzle video game:How you might find out who is running in a local, or not so local, election.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 22, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisList of Candidates.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BALLOT, ROSTER, SLATE, TICKET.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Something to make a fall hurt less, perhaps.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 13, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisProtective Barrier.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BUFFER, CUSHION, PAD, SHIELD.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisfree word game likeWordle:Ways to take your meds.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 16, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisMedicine Formats.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CAPSULE, CREAM, SYRUP, TABLET.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thismobile puzzle game:All four of these words can be preceded by the same vegetable name to make a new thing.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 16, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisPea ____.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:COAT, GREEN, POD, SOUP.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #218

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