For Jul 13, 2025,Connectionshas another sixteen different words that need to be sorted into four mystery categories. While this might seem like an easy challenge to some, it can get pretty tough if you aren’t familiar with all the words or the categories themselves. To win thisdifficult puzzle game, you might be in search of a little bit of help with the definitions of some words, hints about the puzzle and the categories, or even spoilers for each section. Below, you can find all those things and more as a source of guidance.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #223 for July 02, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:TALK, TAP, TEAR, DROP, SHOWER, FLY, DIP, CARROT, SALSA, SINK, MODERN, BLAZE, SWING, BOOM, RACE,andFALL.

What is the Definition of Salsa?

Salsa is two things: a spicy chip dip made from mostly tomatoes and peppers. It is also a type of dancing you do with a partner.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #223 for June 13, 2025

Looking for some hints to help you with thisPC puzzle game? There are general hints and spoilers in the sections below.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 223

Here are some hints for the puzzle:

  1. One of the categories is four words that can all be after the same word to make a new phrase.

  2. Two of the categories deal with different kinds of movement.

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  1. None of the categories have anything to do with bathroom fixtures.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:Sag, Slip, Downhill.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 15, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisDecline.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:SIP, DROP, FALL, SINK.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:To move like Sonic the Hedgehogor The Flash.

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

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisMove with Speed.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BLAZE, FLY, RACE, TEAR.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things that would fit into this category: Ballet, Breakdancing.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 22, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisKinds of Dance.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:MODERN, SALSA, SWING, TAP.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisfree mobile game likeWordle:All these words can follow the same word to make a new, common phrase.

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

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisBaby ____.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BOOM, CARROT, SHOWER, TALK.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #223

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