Connectionsis a daily word game where you need to sort sixteen words into categories. The categories are secret, and you will need to guess them based on context clues from the given words. While therules ofConnectionsseem simple on the surface, it can be a real challenge to win this game every day. If you’re stuck on today’s puzzle and you are running out of tries, you can find some help with the answer below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #284 for June 25, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:POP, EYE, COW, GAG, EAR, YAK, EWE, JAW, DOE, MAR, YAP, BIB, SAT, HEN, MER,andGAB.
What is the Definition of Yak?
There are two definitions of yak in English; one is a type of shaggy-haired wild ox with carved horns, and the other is a slang term for “to chat.”
What is the Definition of Mar?
Mar is a verb meaning to “scar, disfigure, leave an imperfection on the surface of, or scratch.
What is the Definition of Yap?
Yap has a few meanings, including a verb definition meaning “to bark,” usually implying that the bark is high-pitched or annoying. Yap can also mean to chat about nothing in particular, usually in a vapid or annoying way. There is also a slightly old-fashioned noun “yap” that is slang for “mouth,” as in, “She kept her yap shut.”
Bib has several meanings in English, including:
What is the Definition of Mer?
-Mer is a term in chemistry meaning “a combining form meaning: member of a particular group,” according to Dictionary.com.
To gab means to “chatter” or “talk idly.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #284 for June 16, 2025
Need a few general hints or parts of spoilers for thisbrowser-based puzzle game? you’re able to find a selection of helpful tips and clues in the expandable sections below.
- Ear and Jawdon’tbelong in the same category.
Sat and Mer are in the same category.
Eye and Ewe could both fit into the same category, but they donot.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 29, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisChat, Informally.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Gab, Jaw, Yak, Yap.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thispuzzle game:One type of animals.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 29, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisFemale Animals.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cow, Doe, Ewe, Hen.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other thanks that would fit into this category: Dad, Mom, Did, Bob.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 15, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisPalindromes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bib, Eye, Gag, Pop.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisfree mobile puzzle game:Each of these words are the first three letters of words in a group. The category is out of this world.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 09, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisStarts of Planet Names.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Ear, Mar, Mer, Sat.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #284
If you are just looking to spoil theNew York Times GamesConnections, you’re able to check out the expandable section below. The full answer, with all four categories and each word in them, can be found inside.
