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Connections is here again, giving you sixteen seemingly unrelated words to ponder over. There is only one answer to this puzzle, and it can be hard to get there without some help with the few mistakes you are allowed.
If you already know how to play Connections, you know that the answer is never simple or the most obvious. So if you want help, you can find it below in the form of general hints, clues, spoilers, and more.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #715 for May 26, 2025
The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Joker, Teddy, Sheet, Fridge, Polar, Towel, Counter, Gummy, Slip, Din, Washcloth, Hose, Reverse, Pillowcase, Gater, and Opposite.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
The sections below all have a bunch of hints and spoilers for this challenging puzzle game. If you need a hand but don't want the whole thing spoiled, you should check them out.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
1. None of these groups is about bears.
2. Gummy and Joker go in the same group.
3. Polar and Reverse go in the same group.
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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Other things you could put in this category: hand towels, comforters, beach towels, curtains.
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Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Items in a Linen Closet.
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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Items in a Linen Closet.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Pillowcase, Sheet, Towel, Washcloth.
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Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this mobile puzzle game: On the complete other side.
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Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Diametric.
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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Diametric.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Counter, Opposite, Polar, Reverse.
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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Underwear.
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Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Lingerie.
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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Lingerie.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Garter, Hose, Slip, Teddy.
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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer for this free-to-play game: Other things you could put in this category: Car, Witch, Toons, Cook.
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Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Card Games with First Letter Changed.
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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Card Games with First Letter Changed.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Din, Fridge, Gummy, Joker.
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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #715 for May 26, 2025
Inside the section below is a breakdown of the full answer to this relaxing puzzle game. You can see all the categories and which words belong inside them.
Yellow - Items in a Linen Closet: Pillowcase, Sheet, Towel, Washcloth
Green - Diametric: Counter, Opposite, Polar, Reverse
Blue - Lingerie: Garter, Hose, Slip, Teddy
Purple - Card Games with First Letter Changed: Din, Fridge, Gummy, Joker
