Connectionshas a whole new selection of sixteen words that you need to sort into categories. The catch? Not only do you not know the categories in thisfree browser game similar toWordle, you only get four tries, and some of the words seem like they can fit in more that one place. If you are running low on tries and still stuck in this daily game, you might want a few hints, clues to the categories, individual group spoilers, or even the whole answer to today’s puzzle. All of those things and more can be found below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #256 for June 25, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:CLUE, ROOT, WHINE, WING, CRADLE, BRANCH, FROWN, BARK, PREEN, GROWL, ARM, FONT, HOWL, MELLOW, SOURCE,andCHAPTER.
What is the Definition of Preen?
Preening is a verb that is used to describe the grooming of feathers by birds with their beaks. It can also be translated to a human version; if you are smoothing your dress or congratulating yourself, both of those can also be called preening. There is a noun version of preen that means a “brooch” or “pin,” usually only in the UK.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #256 for June 06, 2025
If you already know therules of how to playConnectionsand all the words, you might just be looking for some clues to help you out. Here’s a little help for each category.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 256
Here are some hints for thisinnovative puzzle video game:
None of these categories are about parts of trees or plants.
Preen and Frown are in the same category.
- Whine and Bark are in the same category.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 11, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisDog Sounds.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bark, Growl, Howl, Whine.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Unit, Section, Division.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 03, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisDepartment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Arm, Branch, Chapter, Wing.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 03, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisOrigin.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cradle, Font, Root, Source.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thischallenging word puzzle game:Change the first letter of each of these words to see how they go together.
Purple Connections Category Answer for Jul 09, 2025
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisColors With the First Letter Changed.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 30, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisColors With the First Letter Changed.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clue, Frown, Mellow, Preen.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #256
And finally, it’s time for the full spoiler for thisrelaxing word game. Below is an expandable section with the answers, including all four categories and the words that go in them.
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