Good morning, word puzzle aficionados! It’s time to tackle today’s NYT Connections challenge for Sunday, June 1st (game #721). This clever New York Times game tests your ability to group four words that share a common, sometimes elusive, theme. If you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or the full solution, you’ve landed in the perfect spot.
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SPOILER WARNING: Critical hints and the full solution for NYT Connections #721 are below. Proceed with caution if you want to solve it yourself!
Today’s NYT Connections Words (Game #721)
First, let’s lay out the 16 words you’re working with today:
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DIVE
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SLUSH
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FENCE
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LOCK
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SWIM
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HEDGE
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ICE
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HAUNT
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MUTUAL
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GUARANTEE
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JOINT
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RIDE
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CINCH
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SHOOT
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TRUST
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ESTABLISHMENT
NYT Connections #721 – Hints for Today’s Groups
Need a little nudge before seeing the answers? Here are the official category hints:
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YELLOW: A bar you know
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GREEN: Multi-sport
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BLUE: In the bag
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PURPLE: A pool of money
Still pondering? The full category themes are up next. This is your final spoiler warning before the big reveal!
NYT Connections #721 – Today’s Group Themes
Here are the themes for each color group in today’s puzzle:
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YELLOW: LOCAL WATERING HOLE
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GREEN: COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON
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BLUE: ENSURE, AS A VICTORY
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PURPLE: ___ FUND
Alright, no more suspense. The full answers are directly below. DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM!
NYT Connections #721 – The Answers for Sunday, June 1
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The solutions for today’s NYT Connections (game #721) are:
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YELLOW: LOCAL WATERING HOLE
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DIVE, ESTABLISHMENT, HAUNT, JOINT
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GREEN: COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON
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FENCE, RIDE, SHOOT, SWIM
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BLUE: ENSURE, AS A VICTORY
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CINCH, GUARANTEE, ICE, LOCK
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PURPLE: ___ FUND
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HEDGE, MUTUAL, SLUSH, TRUST
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A Puzzler’s Post-Mortem: That Icy Blue Group!
Today’s puzzle was rated as a “Moderate” challenge by the original solver, who achieved a “Perfect” score.
The GREEN group, “COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON,” was a quick solve for those familiar with the Olympic sport. It’s interesting to reflect on how “modern” this pentathlon still feels, given its historical roots! Perhaps there’s room for even more eclectic multi-sport events – Jenga-Pole Vault-Judo, anyone?
The PURPLE “___ FUND” category was another satisfying one to uncover early.
However, the BLUE group, “ENSURE, AS A VICTORY,” proved to be a familiar sticking point, particularly the inclusion of “ICE.” This isn’t the first time this exact grouping (or a very similar one with “ICE” meaning to secure a win) has appeared and caused a bit of confusion. It previously stumped some players in Connections #340 back in May 2024! “To ice a game” is a common sporting idiom for securing a win, especially in the final moments, but it can definitely be a tricky one if the phrase isn’t top of mind.
How did you fare with Connections #721? Did the “Modern Pentathlon” click instantly, or did the “ICE” in the Blue group leave you feeling a bit cold? Share your triumphs and tribulations in the comments below!
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Saturday, May 31, Game #720)
For those curious, here’s what you missed or conquered yesterday:
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YELLOW: ALCOVE
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CAVITY, HOLLOW, NOOK, RECESS
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GREEN: WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT
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CERTIFICATE, MEDAL, PLAQUE, TROPHY
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BLUE: VERBS IN BREADMAKING
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FERMENT, PROOF, REST, RISE
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PURPLE: THINGS YOU CAN BLOW
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BUBBLE, FUSE, KISS, RASPBERRY
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What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular daily word puzzle from The New York Times. The objective is to identify four distinct groups of four words that share a common characteristic or theme. Each group is color-coded by difficulty: Green (easiest), Yellow, Blue, and Purple (trickiest). You have up to four mistakes allowed. The game often employs wordplay, homophones, and clever misdirection, making it a delightful challenge for word lovers. You can play it for free on the NYT Games website on desktop or mobile.
