This archived guide covers NYT Connections puzzle #690, dated May 1, 2025. Start with the progressive hints below; the category labels and four answer groups are farther down, after a spoiler break.
Hints for Connections #690 on May 1, 2025
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. These hints move from broad nudges to clues for each category. Stop when you have enough to keep solving.
- Loot.
- Stop doing that.
- Lights, camera, action!
- Think little Halloween candy bars.
Answers for Connections #690 on May 1, 2025
Spoilers below: The category labels and complete word sets follow.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Winnings | POT, PRIZE, PURSE, REWARD |
| Green | Stop, as a habit | BREAK, DROP, KICK, SHAKE |
| Blue | Movie camera verbs | DOLLY, PAN, TILT, ZOOM |
| Purple | Words that precede “-size” to mean small | BITE, FUN, POCKET, TRAVEL |
How the groups connect
Yellow: Winnings
A pot, prize, purse, or reward can be something won.
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Green: Stop, as a habit
Break, drop, kick, and shake can each pair with “a habit” to mean stopping it.
Blue: Movie camera verbs
Dolly, pan, tilt, and zoom describe camera movements or adjustments.
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Purple: Words that precede “-size” to mean small
Bite-size, fun-size, pocket-size, and travel-size describe small versions or portions.
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