Connectionsis back today with another challenging collection of sixteen words. Once you have a good grasp of the rules ofhow to playConnections, it might seem really simple. But you’re able to get tripped up if you don’t know one or more of the words or if you aren’t familiar with the category. to win every day, you might need a little bit of help in getting through today’s puzzle before you run out of tries.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #271 for July 21, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:DART, CAN, PUNCH, HEM, HAW, DRY, LOO, EDGE, CONDO, SPICE, FREEZE, PLEAT, BITE, HERO, SEAM,andCURE.
What is the Definition of Haw?
Haw has two definitions, but these might not be relevant to the puzzle. Here they are: “A sound that represents a pause when speaking,” and “to hem and haw; a sound or pause of hesitation,” according to Merriam-Webster.
What is the Definition of Loo?
In card games, a loo is an amount paid into a pool. It can also be a verb, meaning to put money into a pool in such a card game.
What is the Definition of Pleat?
A pleat is a fold that is sew into a fabric, and it can also be used as a verb that means to make pleats in a fabric.
Dart has several meanings, so they are all listed below:
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #271 for Jun 18, 2025
Need a hint or two but don’t want the entire spoiler? Check the expandable sections below to get some clues for today’sConnections.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 271
Here are some hints for thisrelaxing puzzle game:
The definitions of Haw and Loo won’t help you figure out this category.
Freeze and Cure belong in the same group.
- Dart and Hem are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Other things that would fit into this category: Buttons, Hole, Patches.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 04, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisThings to Sew.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dart, Hem, Pleat, Seam.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisfree game similar toWordle:Other verbs that fit into this category: Salt, Ferment, Pasteurize.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 04, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisWays to Preserve Food.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Can, Cure, Dry, Freeze.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisfree browser-based game:As in sharp cheddar cheese, as in spicy Thai food, as in very sour.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 04, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSharp Quality.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bite, Edge, Punch, Spice.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisPC puzzle game:Other things that fit into this category: Cran, Ow, He, Coo, Tea. Add different letters to the end to make a certain kind of noun.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 02, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisBirds Minus Last Letter.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Condo, Haw, Hero, Loo.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #271
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