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Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game by the NYT Games. While therules of how to playConnectionsare pretty simple to learn, getting good at this innovative puzzle game isn’t easy. In order to get through each puzzle and keep up a winning streak, some might need some help with today’s puzzles. In this article, they can find definitions, hints, spoilers, and the complete answer to today’s puzzle.
What is the Definition of Scat?
There is only one word today in thispuzzle gamethat some players may not know the meaning of:Scat. There are two definitions for it; one is to scoot or move quickly. The other is when a singer uses usually improvised nonsense syllables instead of singing real words. For example, “Do Be Do Be Doo.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for August 05, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words: HUM, SODA, GROSS, STICK, MINT, GUM, SING, COUNT, TAPE, LIME, SUM, WHISTLE, SCAT, TOTAL, GLUE,andRUM.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisiPhone-friendly mobile game:Along with music, perhaps.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 11, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisCarry a Tune.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:HUM, SING, SCAT, WHISTLE.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:“Count them up, and get the ___.”
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 28, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisWhole Amount.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:COUNT, GROSS, SUM, TOTAL.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Parts of a certain mixed drink.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 19, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisMojito Ingredients.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:LIME, MINT, SODA, RUM.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisPC puzzle game:Other things that might fit into this category: Stickers, Band-Aids.
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings that are “Sticky.”
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Aug 03, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings that are “Sticky.”
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:GLUE, GUM, TAPE, STICK.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #169
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The New York Times' Connections is a word game where players have to pick four words from the available 12 that share something in common.
