Connectionsis a short daily word puzzle game by the New York Times Games. Despite it being pretty simple tofollow the rules of Connections, actually winning this word game can be difficult. If you are stuck and running out of guesses for the June 20, 2025, challenge, you might prefer to receive some help. This article contains all sorts of hints, from general puzzle hints to definitions of words, even spoilers for the categories and the full puzzle.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #288 for June 01, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:PACE, CLIPPER, MOVE, MEDICINE, PASTER, PROMPTER, ROCKET, SPEED, GO, SPUR, COMMUTE, HURRY, RATE, VISION, CLIP,andPACER.
What is the Definition of Clipper?
A clipper is a something or someone who cuts or clips something. It can also be a tool used to clip or cut. Clipper can also be the singular version of a player on the NBA team the Clippers. Clipper can also refer to moving quickly, or a small ship that has been made to move as quickly as possible on the water. Dictionary.com has one more meaning for this word: “a device that gives output only for an input above or below a certain critical value.”
What is the Definition of Prompter?
A prompter is “a person or thing that prompts,” according to Dictionary.com. In theater, a Prompter can be someone who helps with forgotten lines on the sidelines of a play.
What is the Definition of Spur?
A spur is a spiked addition to a boot used to prompt horses to move faster. It can also be a metaphorical device, as in something that spurs someone forward. Spur can also refer to the professional basketball team, the Spurs.
What is the Definition of Pacer?
A pacer is defined by Dictionary.com as “a person or thing that paces.” It is also a horse that is bred for racing. You could also call a pacemaker a pacer. Pacer can also refer to a player on the NBA team the Pacers.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #288 for Jun 13, 2025
Below, you can find sections for each category and general hints for thisminimalist puzzle game, but they are all covered up. Find the hints you would like to see, then press the Read More button in that section to get the hint.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 288
Here are some hints for thisinnovative puzzle game:
None of these categories are about words that end in the same letters.
Spur and Clipper are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Is it going fast or going slowly?
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 03, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisHow Fast Something is Going.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clip, Pace, Rate, Speed.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Words to prompt someone to move or move faster.
The category for the green/medium difficultyConnectionsis"Step on it!"
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 05, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsis"Step on it!"
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hurry, Faster, Go, Move.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:A singular version of plural sports team names.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 09, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisNBA Team Player.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clipper, Pacer, Rocket, Spur.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisPC puzzle game:Each of these words can follow the same four letters to make four new common words.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 10, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisTele_____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Commute, Medicine, Prompter, Vision.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #288
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