New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #607…

The Connections puzzle challenges you to group words into four categories based on connections between each of them. This puzzle game tests your ability to spot subtle patterns, offering a rewarding mental workout for puzzle enthusiasts. Whether you are new to puzzle games or not, you might find this word game to be a big challenge.

This article is designed to assist you at every stage of solving it as long as you already know how to play Connections. It includes general hints to point you in the right direction and more specific spoilers for those who need a little extra help.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #607 for February 7, 2025

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The Connections puzzle for today includes the words: Blue, Velvet, Run, Tire, Lead, Balloon, Eraser, Head, Bull, Lamp, Cross, Wishes, Direct, Galosh, Earring, and Herring.

What is the Definition of Galosh?

A galosh is "a waterproof overshoe, especially a high one," according to Dictionary.com. They are pretty commonly made from rubber or plastic.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you need a little help, or a lot, for this challenging puzzle game, you can find all sorts of hints and spoilers in the sections below. Open each one up with the "Read More" button below the header of the item you want to see.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this relaxing puzzle game:

1. None of these groups are about pencils.

2. Herring and Velvet are in the same group.

3. Lamp and Blue are in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: To pilot, to be in the front ranks of.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Be In Charge Of.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Be In Charge Of.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Direct, Head, Lead, Run.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: All four of these items are usually made from the same plant.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Things Made of Rubber.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Things Made of Rubber.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Balloon, Eraser, Galosh, Tire.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Items associated with one of the many characters that sing in a Disney classic.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Associated with the Genie in Aladdin.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Associated with the Genie in Aladdin.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Blue, Earring, Lamp, Wishes.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: All four of these words can follow the same color word to make four common things.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Red ____.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Red ____.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bull, Cross, Herring, Velvet.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #607 for February 7, 2025

Searching for the whole answer to this browser-based puzzle game? Inside the expandable section below, you can find just that; it will include all the categories and which words belong in which of those groups.

Yellow - Be In Charge Of: Direct, Head, Lead, Run
Green - Things Made of Rubber: Balloon, Eraser, Galosh, Tire
Blue - Associated with the Genie in Aladdin: Blue, Earring, Lamp, Wishes
Purple - Red ____: Bull, Cross, Herring, Velvet