Connectionsis back with another challenging puzzle to ponder over. This sixteen-word collection requires you to sort them into groups without knowing what the categories might be ahead of time.

If you already knowhow to playConnectionsand are stuck on today’s challenging puzzle, this article is for you. In it, you can find all sorts of little hints and clues, like help with the categories, general tips, and even the full answer if you want to see it.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #397 for Jun 19, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Odd, Library, Chocolate, Soap, Pigeon, Mother, Red, Lab, Black, Grey, Gym, Peace, Golden, Even, Silly,andAuditorium.

What is the Definition of Auditorium?

An auditorium is a set space for public or private gatherings, such as in a school or theater.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you want to see any kind of hint for today’sNew York Times GamesConnections, you may find some in the sections below. Just press the Read More button under the section you want to see to uncover it.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for thispuzzle gametoday:

  1. None of these categories are about colors of labrador retrievers.

  2. Chocolate and Soap are in the same category.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Places to take classes.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisSchool Facilities.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Auditorium, Gym, Lab, Library.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Gambling on the wheel.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisRoulette Bets.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Black, Even, Odd, Red.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer for thisinnovative puzzle game:Things commonly associated with a kind of white bird.

The category for the blue/difficultConnectionsisAssociated with “Dove.”

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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisAssociated with “Dove.”

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Chocolate, Peace, Pigeon, Soap.

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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All four of these can be followed up with the same animal and make four common phrases.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Goose.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Golden, Grey, Mother, Silly.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #397 for August 01, 2025

The complete answer for thisrelaxing word puzzle gamecan be found in the expandable section below. Inside will be all the categories and the words that belong in each one.

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