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Connectionsis back with another challenging word-sorting puzzle. If you are familiar with therules of how to playConnections, but you are looking for a different kind of help, you can find all sorts of tips in the article below. There are general hints for the puzzle, category hints, group spoilers, and even the full answer for today’s puzzle. There are even definitions for some of the more challenging words in today’s puzzle. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #314 for June 30, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Goatee, Hammer, Hurdle, Hitch, Hogwash, Pitchfork, Tail, Bend, Bunk, Sheepshank, Horns, Horsefeathers, Pole, Crock, Bowline,andBaton.
What is the Definition of Bowline?
A bowline is a type of knot. It is also a type of rope used specifically for the sails of a sailboat.
What is the Definition of Horsefeathers?
The definition of Horsefeathers is “something not worth considering,” according to Dictionary.com.
What is the Definition of Sheepshank?
A sheepshank is a knot used to shorten the length of a rope temporarily.
What is the Definition of Crock?
Crock is shortening of a phrase with a curse word that means “a bunch of nonsense.” Crock is also a word for a container made of earthenware, or a fragment of such a vessel. It is also shorthand for an electic slow cooker machine.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #314 for June 09, 2025
Thismobile puzzle gameis challenging enough normally, but today’s puzzle is especially difficult. If you are looking for some hints, you can find a selection of them in the expandable sections below.
Here are some hints:
1. None of the categories are about compound words.
One of the categories is about things needed for a costume.
Bowline and Sheepshank are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:What a bunch of foolish nonsense!
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBalderdash.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bunk, Crock, Hogwash, Horsefeathers.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisfree game likeWordle:Items needed to compete in running and jumping.
The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisTrack and Field Equipment.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisTrack and Field Equipment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Baton, Hammer, Hurdle, Pole.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:A devilish Halloween costume needs these things.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisParts of a Devil Costume.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Goatee, Horns, Pitchfork, Tail.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisinternet browser-based game:Ways to tie a rope.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisTypes of Knots.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bend, Bowline, Hitch, Sheepshank.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #314 for July 07, 2025
If you are just looking for the answer to thisinnovative puzzle game, you can find it below. The expandable section below contains all four categories and the words that belong in each.
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