Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game by the New York Times Games. Every day, the site provides sixteen words that need to be sorted into four categories, but it doesn’t provide those categories. You need to guess which ones go in which place in just four tries, and some words look like they might go into several different places. To win, you will not only need to know the rules of how to play thischallenging puzzle game, but also will need to know all the words and their definitions. Any help you need, you can find it here.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #225 for May 19, 2025

TheNew York Times GamesConnectionspuzzle for June 03, 2025, contains the words:CROWN, APPROVED, SCHOOL, STAFF, VOID, SCEPTER, FILLING, GAP, CAVITY, LIGHT, PAID, WAND, LEAP, PLAQUE, BATON,andURGENT.

What is the Definition of Scepter?

Scepter is usually used as a noun to describe a rod that symbolizes imperial or royal power. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of bestowing such power on someone.

Plaque has a variety of meanings. These are:

What is the Definition of Baton?

A baton is a noun describing a variety of different stick-shaped items. This includes a musical conductor’s wand, or the stick thrown in baton twirling, or passes during a baton race. It can also mean the same as sceptor.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #225 for June 06, 2025

If you are looking for help with each of the categories and the words that go inside, check below. You can find more hints in each of the expandable sections below.

1. There are some terrible teeth here.

2. None of the categories are about royal objects.

  1. Some of these words might be used over and over in an office.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:A very important stick.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 19, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSymbolic Rods.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BATON, SCEPTER, STAFF, WAND.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Things you might hear the dentist say during a checkup.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 03, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisDental Terms.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CAVITY, CROWN, FILLING, PLAQUE.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Words put on forms in an office setting, perhaps.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 06, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisRubber Stamp Words.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:APPROVED, PAID, URGENT, VOID.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisinternet browser game:All these can be followed up by the same word to make a common phrase.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 01, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Year.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:GAP, LEAP, LIGHT, SCHOOL.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #225

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