NYT Connections #679 is the Sunday, April 20, 2025 puzzle. Its groups are a brief look, tie-dye shirt supplies, things you can crack, and words that come before “hop.” Easter-themed words such as PEEP and BUNNY are deliberate-looking distractions, so use the hints below before opening the full answer table.
Connections #679 hints for April 20
The category colors progress from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest). These clues move from broad to specific without giving away every word immediately.
- Yellow: “Eye spy.” Think of a brief or partial view.
- Green: “1970s DIY fashion.” Consider the items needed to make a tie-dye shirt.
- Blue: “The common theme rhymes with ‘back.’” Each answer can follow the same verb.
- Purple: “A small jump.” Find words that can come immediately before a three-letter verb meaning to jump.
Full Connections #679 answers
| Color | Category | Words | Why they fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | GLIMPSE | GANDER, GLANCE, LOOK, PEEP | Each word describes taking a brief look or seeing something momentarily. |
| Green | NEEDS FOR TIE-DYEING A SHIRT | BASIN, DYE, RUBBER BANDS, SHIRT | These are the listed materials or items for the tie-dye project. |
| Blue | THINGS YOU CAN CRACK | CODE, EGG, JOKE, WHIP | You can crack a code, an egg, a joke, or a whip. |
| Purple | WORDS BEFORE “HOP” | BAR, BUNNY, HIP, SOCK | They form BARHOP, BUNNY HOP, HIP HOP, and SOCK HOP. |
The complete word grid
The sixteen entries were BAR, JOKE, BUNNY, SHIRT, DYE, WHIP, SOCK, PEEP, EGG, GANDER, HIP, RUBBER BANDS, LOOK, BASIN, CODE, and GLANCE.
Why PEEP and BUNNY are easy to misplace
Because the puzzle fell on Easter weekend, PEEP and BUNNY can suggest holiday vocabulary. In the intended solution, PEEP belongs with the brief-look synonyms, while BUNNY pairs with HOP. The seasonal association is a red herring rather than a separate category.
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A practical way to solve this grid
- Start with obvious phrase completions. BAR, HIP, and SOCK all form familiar compounds with HOP; BUNNY confirms the purple group.
- Test verb-object pairings. CODE, EGG, JOKE, and WHIP all work naturally with CRACK.
- Separate concrete project materials. BASIN, DYE, RUBBER BANDS, and SHIRT describe a single tie-dye setup.
- Use the remaining synonyms. GANDER, GLANCE, LOOK, and PEEP all indicate a quick view.
Connections allows up to four mistakes before the game reveals the answers, so locking in a clear four-word set before submitting is safer than chasing a seasonal association.
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