The New York Times Connections puzzle has a brilliant way of turning ordinary words into a brain-twisting challenge. One second you may be breezing through and thinking, 'Oh, it's not that difficult,' and boom, the next you are questioning everything, in this case, ranging from pharmacy supplies to items on your desktop.
If you are new here, get acquainted with the game quickly. There are 16 random words, and your challenge is to task them into four groups of four words. The game follows a colour-coded difficulty level: yellow is the easiest (usually), and purple is the brain-wrecking category. Ready to crack the groups? Let's start with the hints.
Hints for NYT Connections May 21, 2025
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The yellow group is loud and clear today. Think of words when you would want to say 'not today' to someone when it comes to letting them in. Moving on, the green group refers to files and folders on your system. The blue group: think 'over the counter' or the ones your doctor prescribes. And finally, the purple group. If you are thinking of something that opens and closes shut, you are on the right track.
Check the NYT Connections May 21 hints below.
Yellow Group Hint: Entry or access denied
Green Group Hint: These are found on computer systems
Blue Group Hint: You get these at the pharmacy
Purple Group Hint: These work on hinge mechanism
Time for the big reveal. Scroll down for the NYT Connections May 21 answer.
NYT Connections Answers for May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Struggling with today’s puzzle? Here are the solutions for NYT Connections May 21:
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Find the NYT Connections May 21 answer below. The solution to today’s Connections #710 is ready for you to check—scroll down for the reveal!
YELLOW: Prohibit, as entry (BAR, BLOCK, DENY, REFUSE)
GREEN: Folders on a Mac (DESKTOP, MUSIC, PICTURE, TRASH)
BLUE: Medicine formats (CREAM, PATCH, SPRAY, TABLET)
PURPLE: Things that open like a clam (CLAM, COMPACT, LAPTOP, WAFFLE IRON)
What is the NYT Connections Game?
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle by the New York Times where you are presented with a 4x4 grid of 16 words that seem completely unrelated. Your challenge is to group them into four groups of four words, each connected by a shared theme. The game looks easy at first glance, but mind you, the puzzle uses a colour-coded difficulty: yellow (easy), green (medium), blue (hard), and purple (most challenging).
How to Play the NYT Connections Puzzle
You will see a grid of 16 words. The goal is to identify four groups of four words that fit together. Each group will have a shared theme. Once you think you have a group, you can submit. If correct, the group will be validated. You get only four attempts.
Best Strategies to Solve NYT Connections Puzzles
Start with the obvious. The most straightforward group is usually the easiest to spot. Beware, some words may seem related, but they may not be. Always look for double meanings. Hit shuffle to refresh the grid. A small change can throw light on a connection.
Other NYT Games to Explore
If you are hooked on Connections, check out more from the New York Times.
Wordle: Guess a five-letter word in six attempts.
Spelling Bee: Find as many words as possible from a set of seven letters.
Mini Crossword: For a quick wordplay.
That's all for today's NYT Connections puzzle! Be sure to come back tomorrow for NYT Connections Hints and Answers for May 22, 2025.
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