Connections puzzle #708, from May 19, 2025, groups the words into fundraising events, Monopoly board spaces, features of a toothed whale, and homophones of parts of the foot. If you want to solve it yourself first, use the hints below before reading the spoiler-marked answers.
Hints for Connections #708
- One group consists of events that can raise money for a cause.
- Think of spaces or space types on a familiar board game.
- These are features of a kind of marine mammal.
- Say these words aloud: each sounds like a part of the foot.
Answers for Connections #708
Spoilers: The categories and all 16 words are revealed below. The groupings are also reported by TechRadar and Parade.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Fundraising event | BALL, BENEFIT, FUNCTION, GALA |
| Spaces on a Monopoly board | AVENUE, CHANCE, RAILROAD, UTILITY |
| Features of a toothed whale | BLUBBER, FLIPPER, FLUKE, MELON |
| Homophones of parts of the foot | BAWL, HEAL, SOUL, TOW |
Why the groups fit
BALL, BENEFIT, FUNCTION, and GALA can each describe a fundraising event. AVENUE, CHANCE, RAILROAD, and UTILITY are Monopoly board spaces or space types.
BLUBBER, FLIPPER, FLUKE, and MELON are features of a toothed whale. MELON is the name for the forehead tissue found in toothed whales. The final group is based on sound: BAWL sounds like “ball,” HEAL like “heel,” SOUL like “sole,” and TOW like “toe.”
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How to solve Connections #708
- Look for words that share a clear context, such as board-game spaces or kinds of events.
- Keep words with multiple possible meanings in reserve while checking the more specific groups.
- For the final set, read the words aloud and test whether they sound like body-part names.
FAQ
What are the Connections #708 answers?
The four groups are fundraising events; spaces on a Monopoly board; features of a toothed whale; and homophones of parts of the foot. The complete word sets appear in the table above.
What does MELON mean in the toothed-whale category?
Melon is the name for the forehead tissue in toothed whales, which makes MELON fit with BLUBBER, FLIPPER, and FLUKE.
Which words sound like parts of the foot?
BAWL sounds like “ball,” HEAL like “heel,” SOUL like “sole,” and TOW like “toe.”
Can I replay Connections #708?
The New York Times Help Center says its Connections archive reaches back to June 12, 2023, and archive access is for All Access and Games subscribers. Check the current NYT access terms, which may change.
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