Connectionsis an easy-to-learn but hard-to-master word puzzle game from the New York Times Games. to successfully play, you will need a good grasp of the definitions and uses of all the words, an understanding of therules of how to playConnections, and to know a little bit about each of the mystery categories. If some of the categories are things you aren’t super familiar with, it’s pretty easy to get stuck. Anyone in need of a hand can find all sorts of helpful tips and spoilers in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #264 for July 20, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:BUTTER, FRUIT, FANTASY, BASEBALL, TOMORROW, GARLIC, CRICKET, VAMPIRE, STAKE, FRONTIER, BET, BREAD, PARSLEY, RISK, ADVENTURE,andGAMBLE.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #264 for Jun 06, 2025
If you are looking for a little bit of help today with theConnectionspuzzle, check the expandable sections below. Each one has a few different clues for different parts of thisPC puzzle game.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 264
Here are some hints for thismobile puzzle game:
None of these categories are about ways to kill or hurt vampires.
Adventure and Tomorrow are in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:How to make a delicious side to go with pasta (and other things)
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 11, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisGarlic Bread Ingredients.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BREAD, BUTTER, GARLIC, PARSLEY.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Long shot, a lotto.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 04, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisWager.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BET, GAMBLE, RISK, STAKE.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Also in this category: Main Street USA, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Critter Country.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 01, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisDisneyland Lands.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ADVENTURE, FANTASY, FRONTIER, TOMORROW.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things that fit into this category: At, Bolo, Acro. Hint: these all have the same word after them.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 06, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis_____ Bat.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BASEBALL, CRICKET, FRUIT, VAMPIRE.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #264
Just looking for the answer to today’sNew York Times Gamespuzzle? Check in the expandable section below to see all four categories and each of the words that belong in each.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.


