Quick Links
Connectionshas a whole slew of new words for word puzzle fans to sort out today. These sixteen words in thisdifficult puzzle gameare challenging for a number of reasons, including several definitions and words that seem to go in multiple categories. However, if you are stuck on today’s puzzle and running out of tries to succeed, you can find some helpful tips in the article below.
This guide provides definitions of some of the words, hints to the puzzle, clues for the individual categories, category spoilers, and even the complete answer to the puzzle if you want it.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #234 for June 25, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:CHOIR, FLORIST, GLEE, TAR, ORCHESTRA, FIRE, BAND, SNAKE, CATERER, BARBECUE, FESTIVITY, FRYER, CHEER, LIAR, OFFICIANT,andMIRTH.
What is the Definition of Glee?
Gleewas asix-season-long TV showthat aired on Fox. But the word also has several other meanings; it can refer to a Glee club, which is a sort of choir group, and it can also relate to joy or merriment. There is a music-specific definition as well. It’s the part of a song made for solo male voices.
What is the Definition of Officiant?
There is only one definition for the word Officiant in English, and it is someone who has the right to marry two people or oversee other religious rites. While it’s usually a priest or other religious representative, you can also apply to marry people without being a religious figure.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #234 for July 21, 2025
Need a hint or a little more than a hint? Look below to find all sorts of help for today’s puzzle.
Here are some hints for the whole puzzle:
1. One of these categories is just the pits.
- One category is a celebration, and another is how you might feel at that celebration.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 12, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisMerriment.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CHEER, GLEE, FESTIVITY, MIRTH.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thismobile puzzle game:Hiring for the Big Day.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 02, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBooked for a Wedding.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BAND, CATERER, FLORIST, OFFICANT.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisinternet browser-based puzzle game:Tire, Squire, Buyer, Dryer. Read these out loud if you still need help.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 05, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisRhymes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CHOIR, FIRE, LIAR, FRYER.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these nouns can be followed up by the same word to make four common phrases.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 19, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisPit.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BARBEQUE, ORCHESTRA, SNAKE, TAR.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #234
Looking for the answer to theNew York Times’Connections234? Check the expandable section below. It contains all the groups' themes as well as all four words in each category.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Gameswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.


