New York Times Connections: Hints and Answers for #664…

Connections is back again to challenge your brain's pattern recognition. For anyone familiar with the rules of how to play Connections, you know it doesn't take much to lose this difficult game; you don't have very many mistakes you can make before you lose.

If you're stuck on this one, you are not alone. Today's puzzle has a lot of challenging words and difficult connections. In the article below, you can find all sorts of helpful tips, help with categories, and even the full answer if you want to see it.

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By Morgan Walklate

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #664 for April 5, 2025

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Crossword, Time, Star, Sign, Rainbow, Menu, Contract, Billboard, Banner, People, Grimace, Engage, Retain, Header, Semblance, and Sidebar.

What is the Definition of Semblance?

Semblance is an English word, according to Dictionary.com, that means:

outward aspect or appearance.
An assumed or unreal appearance; show.
The slightest appearance or trace.
A likeness, image, or copy.
A spectral appearance; apparition.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Need a hint or a spoiler? In the sections below, you can find all sorts of help to get a little closer to the answer to this relaxing puzzle game. In order to open them up and peek inside, you will need to press the "Read More" link below each one.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this innovative puzzle game:

1. None of these categories are about things in the sky, zodiac, or anything similar.

2. Grimace and Rainbow are in the same category.

3. Time and Star belong in the same group.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: To hire someone.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Employ.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Employ.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Contract, Engage, Retain, Sign.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Things you see while browsing the web.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Parts of a Website.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Parts of a Website.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Banner, Header, Menu, Sidebar.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this mobile-friendly puzzle game: Other things you could put in this category: Vogue, Make, Us.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Magazines.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Magazines.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Billboard, People, Star, Time.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Each of these four words ends with a word that could go in a group together.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Ending with Medieval Weapons.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Ending with Medieval Weapons.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Crossword, Grimace, Rainbow, Semblance.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #664 for April 5, 2025

Searching for the whole answer of this minimalist puzzle game? You can find all the categories and the words that belong in them in the expandable section below. Open it up to see not only all the words, but a screenshot of a completed puzzle to help you complete yours.

Yellow - Employ: Contract, Engage, Retain, Sign
Green - Parts of a Website: Banner, Header, Menu, Sidebar
Blue - Magazines: Billboard, People, Star, Time
Purple - Ending with Medieval Weapons: Crossword, Grimace, Rainbow, Semblance