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Connectionsis a NYT word puzzle with an interesting premise: you are given sixteen words and no other hints, but you still need to put all sixteen words into one of four mystery categories. In order to win, you have to complete this task without making more than three mistakes.
But the puzzle today is harder that even thoserules of how to playConnectionsmight seem. These words will be difficult to sort into the right groups. If you want some help, this article is here to provide you everything you’ll need to get a win today.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #536 for July 13, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Quack, Gobble, Thanks, Giving, Fat, Taco, Bolt, Praise, Super, Credit, Con, Down, Cheat, Scarf, Fake,andRecognition.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
In the sections below, you will find clues to the puzzle, category hints, and spoilers too. Each are covered up; you’re able to open them up by pressing the Read More button underneath each header. This is to keep you from spoiling too much of thispuzzle gamefor yourself just by scrolling down.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these categories are about bird noises or animal noises.
None of these groups are themed around insults, but you are on the right track.
- Giving and Super are in the same group, but that group is not about compliments.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisAppreciation.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Credit, Praise, Recognition, Thanks.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thismobile puzzle game:Swindler, Scammer.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisFraudster.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cheat, Con, Fake, Quack.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:How you might describe a contestant in an eating contest.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisEat Voraciously.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bolt, Down, Gobble, Scarf.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer for thismind-boggling puzzle:All four of these words can be followed by the same day of the week to make four common phrases.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis___ Tuesday.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fat, Giving, Super, Taco.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #536 for July 29, 2025
The answer to theNew York Times GamesConnectionsnumber 536 is in the expandable section below. Open it up to see all the categories and the word that go inside them.
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