New York Times Connections #611 was published on February 11, 2025. The spoiler-safe clues are: pull or twist forcefully; an informal way to address a man; props used in yoga; and a word that can follow each answer to make a compound ending in “cap.”
Spoiler-Free Hints
- Yellow: Pull or twist forcefully.
- Green: Informal ways to address a man or boy.
- Blue: Props used in yoga practice.
- Purple: Add the same three-letter word after each entry. The resulting words include a wheel covering, a body part, something eccentric, and something associated with bedtime.
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- Yellow: Think of forceful pulling verbs.
- Green: These are familiar forms of address, though one can sound blunt or challenging.
- Blue: The four items can support, position, or cushion someone during yoga.
- Purple: The shared ending is “CAP.”
Connections #611 Answers
Spoilers below: the four groups are WREST, BUSTER, YOGA ACCESSORIES, and ___ CAP.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | WREST | JERK, TUG, WRENCH, YANK |
| Green | BUSTER | BUB, BUD, JACK, MAN |
| Blue | YOGA ACCESSORIES | BLOCK, BOLSTER, MAT, STRAP |
| Purple | ___ CAP | HUB, KNEE, MAD, NIGHT |
Yellow: WREST
JERK, TUG, WRENCH, and YANK can all mean to pull or twist something forcefully.
Green: BUSTER
BUB, BUD, JACK, and MAN are informal terms of address for a man or boy. Their tone varies: “bub” can sound especially blunt or challenging, while the others are familiar colloquial forms. BUSTER is the category label, not a word to add to each answer.
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Blue: YOGA ACCESSORIES
BLOCK, BOLSTER, MAT, and STRAP are props used in yoga. They provide a practice surface, support, or help with alignment and reach.
Purple: ___ CAP
Put CAP after each word to get HUBCAP, KNEECAP, MADCAP, and NIGHTCAP. These compounds refer to a wheel covering, a body part, eccentric behavior, and a bedtime drink or sleeping cap, respectively.
Tricky Words and Red Herrings
JACK may look like it belongs with WRENCH as a tool, but it is part of the informal-address group. MAT might seem like a general exercise item; BLOCK, BOLSTER, and STRAP clarify that the set is specifically yoga accessories. The purple group is a word-completion pattern, not a category in which the four visible words share a direct meaning.
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What are the answers to Connections #611?
The groups are JERK, TUG, WRENCH, YANK; BUB, BUD, JACK, MAN; BLOCK, BOLSTER, MAT, STRAP; and HUB, KNEE, MAD, NIGHT.
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What does the purple group have in common?
Each word takes CAP after it: HUBCAP, KNEECAP, MADCAP, and NIGHTCAP.
Why is JACK not grouped with WRENCH?
Although JACK can suggest a tool, it belongs with BUB, BUD, and MAN as an informal term of address.
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