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Need a nudge on the Thursday, April 10, 2025 NYT Connections puzzle, game #669? Start with the spoiler-light clues below, then open the answer key when you’re ready. Connections asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four that share a theme.
Hints for Connections #669
Try these category clues before looking at the solutions. They move from broad to more direct:
- Each group has a shared kind of connection.
- One group consists of variations of a color.
- Another points to a backup or stockpile.
- A third suggests the opposite of holiday cheer.
- The last group contains words associated with a language.
Full answer key for April 10, 2025
Spoilers below: The complete groupings and their entries follow.
- SHADES OF YELLOW: CANARY, GOLD, LEMON, MUSTARD
- SUPPLY: MINE, RESERVE, STORE, WELL
- ANTI-SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: BAH, COAL, GRINCH, NAUGHTY
- SPANISH WORDS: ELLA, GUSTO, MAYO, SOY
Why the words fit
Shades of yellow
CANARY, GOLD, LEMON, and MUSTARD can each name or suggest a shade of yellow.
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Supply
MINE, RESERVE, STORE, and WELL can each refer to a source, stock, or supply. Here, “well” is a supply source, while “reserve” and “store” can describe stock kept for use.
Anti-spirit of Christmas
BAH, COAL, GRINCH, and NAUGHTY evoke familiar ideas associated with a sour or contrary Christmas mood: “bah,” the Grinch, coal, and a naughty list.
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Spanish words
ELLA, GUSTO, MAYO, and SOY are Spanish words. The grid includes possible surface associations elsewhere, such as GOLD and yellow, so rely on the full four-word connection rather than an isolated word.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Each puzzle presents 16 words to sort into four groups of four, with each group linked by a common theme. The challenge is to identify the shared connection across all four words, rather than simply match pairs that seem related.
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