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Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallNYT Connections puzzle #617 is an archived puzzle from Monday, February 17, 2025. Start with the four spoiler-safe clues below; the full category names and word groups are farther down.
NYT Connections #617 hints for February 17, 2025
These clues describe the four hidden connections without giving away the words:
- A period away from work or other responsibilities.
- A route that takes a winding rather than straight path.
- Results associated with a sport or activity.
- Each word comes before a common four-letter word for an aquatic animal.
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared link. If you want the answer key, continue past the spoiler break.
Spoiler break: Connections #617 answers
The four groups and all 16 answers for the February 17, 2025 puzzle are:
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| TIME OFF | BREAK, LEAVE, REST, VACATION |
| FOLLOW A MEANDERING COURSE | CURVE, SNAKE, WEAVE, WIND |
| BOWLING RESULTS | DOUBLE, SPARE, STRIKE, TURKEY |
| ___ FISH | BLOW, CAT, GOLD, SWORD |
How the Connections groups fit
TIME OFF
BREAK, LEAVE, REST, and VACATION can each describe time away from work or obligations.
FOLLOW A MEANDERING COURSE
CURVE, SNAKE, WEAVE, and WIND can each describe moving along a route that is not straight.
BOWLING RESULTS
DOUBLE, SPARE, STRIKE, and TURKEY are the four bowling-related entries in this group.
___ FISH
Add FISH after BLOW, CAT, GOLD, and SWORD to complete the four familiar compounds.
Puzzle details and answer confirmation
Parade’s February 17, 2025 answer guide identifies this as puzzle #617 and lists the same four groups: Parade’s NYT Connections #617 hints and answers. WordHint’s archive for February 17 independently confirms the date, categories, and word groupings: WordHint’s February 17, 2025 archive.
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