Good morning, puzzle enthusiasts! Ready to dive into the New York Times’ wonderfully tricky word game, Connections? It’s that daily dose of delight that challenges us to find the common threads between seemingly random words. If today’s grid (Game #720) has you scratching your head, fear not! We’ve got all the hints and answers to guide you to victory.
And once you’ve savored that sweet Connections success, why not keep the wordy fun going? We also offer daily guidance for Strands, Quordle, and of course, Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral sensation.
SPOILER ALERT!
Stop right here if you’re still working on today’s NYT Connections (#720) and don’t want the solutions revealed just yet. The answers and hints are directly below!
Today’s NYT Connections Words (Game #720):
Get ready to group these 16 words:
RASPBERRY, CAVITY, PROOF, FERMENT, PLAQUE, BUBBLE, CERTIFICATE, REST, RECESS, KISS, HOLLOW, MEDAL, FUSE, RISE, TROPHY, NOOK
Need a Nudge? Gentle Hints for Today’s Groups:
Let’s get those brain gears turning with some clues for the categories:
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YELLOW: Think cozy, small spaces.
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GREEN: Ways to say “Well Done!”
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BLUE: What bakers do with dough.
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PURPLE: Think: The opposite of suck (in a specific context!).
The Big Reveal: Today’s NYT Connections Group Answers (#720)
Still here? Then you’re ready for the category themes!
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YELLOW: ALCOVE
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GREEN: WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT
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BLUE: VERBS IN BREADMAKING
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PURPLE: THINGS YOU CAN BLOW
The Moment of Truth! Today’s NYT Connections Answers (Game #720):
Here are the complete solutions for Connections, game #720:
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YELLOW: ALCOVE
CAVITY, HOLLOW, NOOK, RECESS -
GREEN: WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE, MEDAL, PLAQUE, TROPHY -
BLUE: VERBS IN BREADMAKING
FERMENT, PROOF, REST, RISE -
PURPLE: THINGS YOU CAN BLOW
BUBBLE, FUSE, KISS, RASPBERRY
My Adventure with #720: A “Moderate” Maze (and a Prince Detour!)
My Rating: Moderate
My Score: 2 mistakes
I’ll admit, the Purple group sent me on a wild goose chase! My brain screamed “Prince!” with RASPBERRY (Beret) and KISS. I stubbornly tried to shoehorn BUBBLE and FUSE into his discography (spoiler: they’re not there). Two mistakes later, I stumbled upon the actual, much simpler, “THINGS YOU CAN BLOW” category. Phew!
Fortunately, by this point, I’d already locked in the words that made up ALCOVE and WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT, so the pool of remaining words was thankfully limited. It was quite a stretch, especially when the real answer was much more straightforward!
How did your Connections adventure go today? Share your triumphs and near-misses in the comments below!
Catching Up: Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Friday, May 30, Game #719)
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YELLOW: RODS (BAT, CLUB, STAFF, STICK)
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GREEN: THEY’RE ON A ROLL! (FOIL, RIBBON, TAPE, TOILET PAPER)
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BLUE: COMMON SWAG ITEMS (HAT, TEE, TOTE, WATER BOTTLE)
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PURPLE: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK” (CADDY, LOVE, RADIO, SHAKE)
New to the Connections Craze? Here’s the Lowdown:
NYT Connections is a captivating word puzzle from the New York Times. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to identify four groups of four words that share a common theme. Each group has a difficulty color: green is the easiest, followed by yellow, then blue, and purple is typically the trickiest.
The good news? You don’t technically need to solve the final group, as it’ll be revealed by elimination. Plus, you get up to four mistakes, giving you a bit of wiggle room. While more involved than Wordle, Connections offers a delightful challenge, often using clever wordplay and homophones to keep you on your toes. You can play it for free on the NYT Games site on your desktop or mobile.
Happy Puzzling!
