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These are the hints and answers for NYT Connections puzzle #618, Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Try the spoiler-light clues first; the category names and full word groups appear below the spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #618
Each clue points to one of the four groups without revealing its words.
- Yellow: Big and hollow.
- Green: Easy to get.
- Blue: A large portion.
- Purple: UK speak.
These clues are drawn from the answer guides published by TechRadar and Parade.
Spoilers begin: category names and answers
The four groups below give the complete solution for this date’s puzzle.
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| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | CRATER | CAVITY, HOLE, HOLLOW, PIT |
| Green | ACCESSIBLE | AVAILABLE, HANDY, NEARBY, READY |
| Blue | SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL | FILLING, HEARTY, SOLID, SQUARE |
| Purple | BRITISHISMS | BUTTY, CHIPPY, FOOTY, TELLY |
Why the words fit
Yellow: CRATER
CAVITY, HOLE, HOLLOW, and PIT can each describe an opening, hollow space, or depression.
Green: ACCESSIBLE
AVAILABLE, HANDY, NEARBY, and READY all suggest something within reach or easy to get or use.
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Blue: SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
FILLING, HEARTY, SOLID, and SQUARE can describe a satisfying or substantial meal.
Purple: BRITISHISMS
These are British slang terms: a butty is a sandwich, a chippy is a fish-and-chip shop, footy refers to soccer, and telly means television. Usage can vary by region.
All 16 words in the puzzle
HEARTY, READY, HANDY, SQUARE, AVAILABLE, BUTTY, CAVITY, FILLING, FOOTY, HOLE, SOLID, CHIPPY, HOLLOW, TELLY, NEARBY, PIT.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared connection. TechRadar’s February 17, 2025 guide describes color-coded difficulty levels and a limit of four mistakes. That guide also reported that the game was playable free on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile; access terms may change.
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