New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #696 May…

Connections is here again with another collection of sixteen words. There is only one solution to how to put all these words into four categories, and you don't have a whole lot of mistakes you can make.

If you are stuck on this relaxing video game, you can find a whole bunch of helpful clues in the article below. Inside it, you'll find general hints, category clues, spoilers, and more to help you win this one.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #696 for May 7, 2025

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Choral, Cups, Knit, Save, Recover, Purl, But, Quarts, Swords, Besides, Mend, Pentacles, Opel, Heal, Wands, and Except.

What is the Definition of Purl?

Purl is a knitting term; it's a verb to describe reverse sticking while knitting. It can also mean "to finish with loops or a looped edging." Here are some other meanings, according to Dictionary.com:

A basic stitch in knitting, the reverse of the knit, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn back through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle.
One of a series of small loops along the edge of lace braid.
Thread made of twisted gold or silver wire.
To flow with curling or rippling motion, as a shallow stream does over stones.
To flow with a murmuring sound.
To pass in a manner or with a sound likened to this.
The action or sound of purling.
A circle or curl made by the motion of water; a circular ripple; eddy.

What is the Definition of Opel?

Opel is a brand of personal vehicles like cars and SUVs.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

You can find a whole bunch of clues for this internet-browser game. If you are looking for help, you have come to the right place; press the Read More button below each header to see the hint hidden inside.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints:

1. One of the groups is about how words are pronounced.

2. Pentacles and Swords goes in the same group.

3. None of these categories are about weapons or magic spells.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in this free-to-play game: Fix, Repair, Treat.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Get Better, As a Broken Bone.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Get Better, As a Broken Bone.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Heal, Knit, Mend, Recover.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Without, Barring.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Not Including.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Not Including.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Besides, But, Except, Save.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this challenging puzzle game: Reveal the future with these cards.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Tarot Minor Arcana Suits.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Tarot Minor Arcana Suits.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Cups, Pentacles, Swords, Wands.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: All four of these words sound like some stones.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Homophones of Gemstones.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Homophones of Gemstones.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Choral, Opel, Purl, Quarts.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #696 for May 7, 2025

Searching for the answer to this free browser game? You can find all the categories and words in the section below; open it using the Read More button below it.