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Connectionsis back with another word sorting puzzle for today. Just like all the other 317 puzzles before it, you’ll need to be familiar with therules of how to playConnections, you’ll need to know all the words, have a grasp of the mystery categories, and you’ll probably also need a whole lot of luck. However, if you are lost in this challenging game, you can find a variety of hints for it below. There are definitions for some of the words, general hints, category clues, spoilers for individual sections, and even the whole answer if you need it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #318 for May 10, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Mini, Lime, Faith, Mole, Salsa, Poodle, Pico, Foot, Pencil, Micro, Onion, Wrap, Mega, Cilantro, Kilo,andCapitol.
What is the Definition of Pico?
Pico is a prefix of a word that means a thrillionth of something, as in a pico second. It can also be used as a short form of the phrase Pico de Gallo, a Mexican blending of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro.
What is the Definition of Kilo?
A kilo is a shorthand for either a kilogram or a kilometer.
What is the Definition of Capitol?
The Capitol is both used to describe the building in Washington DC used by Congress, and of Washington DC itself. There was also a building in Ancient Rome called the Capitol, built on the Capitoline. It was a temple to Jupiter. Capitol can also be a slang word for “excellent.”
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #318 for Jun 24, 2025
Since thisminimalist puzzle gamedoesn’t have any in-game hints, you might be looking for a little or a bunch of help in this article. Below are a collection of different kinds of hints to help you win today.
Here are some hints:
Micro and Mini don’t go in the same category.
Cilantro and Pico don’t go in the same category, but Cilantro and Lime do.
- Mole and Foot go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer for thisdifficult puzzle:Stuff you need for Tuesday night’s dinner.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisTaco Toppings.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cilantro, Lime, Onion, Salsa.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Other things that could go into this category: Deca, Centi, Milli.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisMetric Prefixes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Kilo, Mega, Micro, Pico.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisPC-friendly puzzle game:Other things that could go in this category: Bubble, Sarong, A-Line.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisKinds of Skirts.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Mini, Pencil, Poodle, Wrap.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All these words can be followed up by the same noun to make a common phrase or proper noun.
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords with “Hill.”
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWords with “Hill.”
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Capitol, Faith, Foot, Mole.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #318 for Jul 14, 2025
The four categories as well as the words that belong in each can be found in the expandable section below. Beware of spoilers for theNew York Times GamesConnections.
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