NEW YORK — If Friday’s NYT Connections puzzle has you staring at the grid and scratching your head, you’re in the right place. Today’s edition for July 5th presents a clever mix of categories, with one particularly tricky group that relies on wordplay.
Whether you’re aiming to solve it with no mistakes or just need a little nudge in the right direction to keep your streak alive, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find hints, the themes for each group, and finally, the full answers for today’s puzzle.
Spoiler Warning: Hints and answers for the NYT Connections on Friday, July 5, 2024, are below.
Hints for Today’s NYT Connections Groups
Take a look at these subtle clues for each of today’s four categories:
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Yellow: These words describe a shady or illegal operation.
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Green: Think about actions you’d take when preparing food in a bowl.
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Blue: These are all verbs for a deep feeling of wanting something.
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Purple: Each of these words can come before the same common noun to make a familiar phrase.
Today’s Group Themes Revealed
If the hints weren’t quite enough, here are the official themes for each of the four groups:
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Yellow Group: ILLICIT ENTERPRISE
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Green Group: MIX INGREDIENTS
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Blue Group: YEARN FOR
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Purple Group: ____ LIST (Fill in the Blank)
Today’s NYT Connections Answers for July 5
Ready for the full solution? Here are all the answers for today’s puzzle.
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Yellow (Illicit Enterprise): HUSTLE, RACKET, SCHEME, STING
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Green (Mix Ingredients): BEAT, BLEND, FOLD, STIR
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Blue (Yearn For): BURN, ITCH, LONG, PINE
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Purple (____ List): BUCKET, LAUNDRY, SHORT, TO-DO
The trickiest group today was likely the Purple category. It’s a classic “fill-in-the-blank” connection where each word pairs with “LIST” to create a common term: Bucket List, Laundry List, Short List, and To-Do List.
Great job on today’s puzzle! Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new set of clues and answers for the next edition of NYT Connections.
