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The answers for NYT Connections puzzle #745, dated Wednesday, June 25, 2025, are grouped below. Start with the category hints if you want a nudge before seeing the full solution.
Category hints
- Kinds of cheeses
- Beverage self-service options and accessories
- Woodworking hand tools
- Bird names with the last letter removed
Spoiler: June 25 Connections answers
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Kinds of cheeses | BLUE, GOAT, JACK, SWISS |
| Green | Beverage self-service options and accessories | CUP, LID, NAPKIN, STRAW |
| Blue | Woodworking hand tools | CHISEL, PLANE, RASP, SAW |
| Purple | Bird names with the last letter removed | CRAN, FLAMING, HERO, RAVE |
Why the purple group fits
Each entry is a bird name with its final letter dropped: CRAN comes from CRANE, FLAMING from FLAMINGO, HERO from HERON, and RAVE from RAVEN. The other groups sort familiar cheese names, beverage-station items, and woodworking hand tools.
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