NYT Connections puzzle #625, published Tuesday, February 25, 2025, groups its 16 words into enthusiasm, words meaning “many,” rectangular prisms, and rhymes with U.S. coin names. The complete answer key is below. Spoilers follow.
Connections #625: the four answers
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Enthusiasm | GUSTO, PASSION, RELISH, ZEST |
| “Many” in different languages | BEAUCOUP, MOLTO, MUCHO, MULTI |
| Rectangular prisms | BRICK, FISH TANK, MICROWAVE, SHOEBOX |
| Rhyme with U.S. coins | JENNY, LIME, MORTAR, PICKLE |
TechRadar and Parade independently list the same date and groupings in their February 25 answer guide and February 25 puzzle guide.
All 16 words on the board
BRICK, MORTAR, PICKLE, SHOEBOX, MUCHO, GUSTO, MULTI, MICROWAVE, RELISH, BEAUCOUP, LIME, ZEST, JENNY, PASSION, MOLTO, FISH TANK.
Why the groupings fit
Enthusiasm
GUSTO, PASSION, RELISH, and ZEST can each describe eagerness or spirited enjoyment.
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“Many” in different languages
BEAUCOUP is French, MOLTO is Italian, and MUCHO is Spanish for “much” or “many.” MULTI is a combining form meaning many, completing the set.
Rectangular prisms
A BRICK, FISH TANK, MICROWAVE, and SHOEBOX can each have the shape of a rectangular prism. The category is about shape, not what the objects are used for.
Rhymes with U.S. coins
JENNY rhymes with penny, LIME with dime, MORTAR with quarter, and PICKLE with nickel. LIME and PICKLE may suggest other connections, but here their sounds place them with the coin names.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.A solving clue for this board
Connections asks players to find four groups of four items linked by a shared idea. On this board, some words can pull attention toward more than one association: RELISH and LIME, for example, might suggest food. Before submitting a set, test whether every word fits the same category and whether an alternative reading accounts for the remaining words. TechRadar’s February 2025 guide says players could make up to four mistakes.
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