This is the NYT Connections puzzle for Thursday, April 10, 2025, game #669—not the live puzzle for today. Start with the spoiler-free clues below, then open the answer section when you’re ready.
Hints for Connections #669
Connections asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four. These clues move from broad category nudges to more direct hints; stop before the answer key if you want to solve the puzzle yourself.
Category nudges
- Different variations of a certain color.
- A backup or stockpile of something.
- The opposite of holiday cheer.
- Words associated with a certain language.
Stronger group hints
- Mix red and green.
- Stock.
- Yuletide jeers.
- Palabras en español.
Answers for April 10, 2025
Spoiler warning: The category names and all 16 answers appear below.
The answer groups below are cross-checked editorial reporting; they are not presented as an official NYT answer archive.
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#1 Best Overall
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Shades of yellow | CANARY, GOLD, LEMON, MUSTARD |
| Green | Supply | MINE, RESERVE, STORE, WELL |
| Blue | Anti-spirit of Christmas | BAH, COAL, GRINCH, NAUGHTY |
| Purple | Spanish words | ELLA, GUSTO, MAYO, SOY |
Tricky overlaps in the grid
CANARY, COAL, and MINE may look like a set because they are associated with mining. The condiment-like words SOY, MUSTARD, MAYO, and LEMON can also suggest a tempting group. The solution instead separates those words among the four categories listed above.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why some guides are dated April 9
The puzzle is identified as the April 10, 2025 game, #669. TechRadar published its guide on April 9 and explains that Connections releases at midnight in each player’s time zone, so publication date and the date a player sees the puzzle can differ. TechRadar’s April 10 guide and Parade’s April 10 guide identify the puzzle and its answers.
Rank #2
TechRadar describes Connections as playable free through NYT Games on desktop or mobile; access terms can vary, so check NYT Games for current availability. The game presents 16 entries to sort into four groups of four and allows up to four mistakes, according to TechRadar.
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