NYT Connections puzzle #779 is the Tuesday, July 29, 2025 puzzle. Start with the spoiler-light clues below; the category names and complete word groups follow in separate sections.
Spoiler-light hints for Connections #779
These clues are ordered from the broadest nudge to the most specific. Stop after any clue if you want to keep solving.
- What a steal!
- Sibling rivalry.
- Ante up!
- A popular Joe Budden song released in 2003.
Another set of short group nudges describes the themes as reductions, annoying someone, going all in, and applying pressure.
Category names
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- DISCOUNT
- IRRITATE
- POKER ACTIONS
- THINGS YOU CAN PUMP
Full answer key
Each group contains four words:
- DISCOUNT: DEAL, PROMOTION, SALE, SPECIAL
- IRRITATE: BUG, NETTLE, RUFFLE, STEAM
- POKER ACTIONS: CALL, CHECK, FOLD, RAISE
- THINGS YOU CAN PUMP: BRAKES, FIST, GAS, IRON
Parade and TechRadar report the same categories and word sets, and ComingSoon corroborates the 16 words and groups. The answer key is corroborated by these puzzle guides, but it is not presented here as officially verified against the NYT archive.
About the date and puzzle number
This is the Tuesday, July 29, 2025 edition, puzzle #779. Connections appears at midnight in each time zone, so a search for “today” can point to a different local date. The year and puzzle number identify this archived answer more reliably than the weekday alone.
Rank #2
Do you need anything to solve it?
No physical item is required. The poker-actions group refers to familiar game terms, but a deck of cards is optional context, not a tool for playing or solving Connections. ComingSoon says the game is available through the NYT website and Games app; current access terms are not established here.
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Rank #4
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