Connectionsis back with another mind-numbingly difficult puzzle. In order to win, you need to figure out not only all the possible meanings of each of the words, but figure out the puzzle’s four categories just from those words.
If you are stuck on this puzzle, and you already knowhow to playConnections, everything you need to know to win is in this article. It contains things like general clues, spoilers, and more to help you win today.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #546 for June 05, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Sandwich, Caterpillar, Shoehorn, Seoul, Slug, Wrap, Wedge, Sock, Puma, Belt, Mettle, Dove, Indy, Greyhound, Blow,andSqueeze.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Hints and spoilers for thisminimalist gameare hidden in every one of the expandable sections below. Take a peek inside to find out what helpful tips will be inside each one.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these categories are about types of salads or sandwiches or anything similar.
Seoul and Indy are in the same category, but that category is not about cities.
- Dove and Greyhound go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:To give them a knuckle sandwich.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisPunch.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Belt, Blow, Slug, Sock.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thismind-boggling puzzle game:To squish, to jam.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCram.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Sandwich, Shoehorn, Squeeze, Wedge.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things you could put in this category: Penguin, Jaguar.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisCompanies Named After Animals.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Caterpillar, Dove, Greyhound, Puma.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisfree-to-play game:These words sound like musical words.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisHomophones of Music Genres.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Indy, Mettle, Seoul, Wrap.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #546 for July 28, 2025
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