Looking for the June 24, 2025 NYT Connections puzzle? It is puzzle #744. Start with the progressive category clues below; the complete four groups are farther down, after a spoiler warning.
Progressive hints for Connections #744
These clues move from broad nudges toward the categories without immediately listing the four answer words in each group.
- What might a child call a parent who never lets them do what they want?
- What could be considered natural protection?
- What words might appear at the beginning of a favorite movie?
- What words refer to geometry?
The hints are from Ni’Kesia Pannell’s June 24, 2025 Parade guide.
Spoiler warning: full answers below
The four categories and their words for puzzle #744 are:
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Strict | FIRM, RIGID, STERN, TOUGH |
| Botanical Coverings | HULL, HUSK, POD, SHELL |
| Seen in Opening Credits | CAST, DIRECTOR, STUDIO, TITLE |
| Objects in 0-, 1-, 2- and 3-Dimensional Space | LINE, PLANE, POINT, SOLID |
The dated Parade guide and the Connection Hints archive identify June 24, 2025 as puzzle #744 and list these same groups.
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The New York Times Help Center says each Connections puzzle has exactly one solution, though words can seem to fit more than one category. The game’s editors curate words and categories using the Oxford Dictionary. It is available on NYTimes.com and supported platforms including the Games app, with a new puzzle releasing at midnight in the player’s timezone. See the official Connections Help Center page for rules and current access information.
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