Spoiler warning: The hints below start gently, but the full solution for Sunday, June 29, 2025, Connections puzzle #749 appears farther down. Stop before the answer table if you are still solving.
Progressive hints for Connections #749
Try each clue before moving to the next. They identify the themes without giving away the four words in each group.
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- Think of items on a frozen-dessert menu.
- Look for sudden movements or reactions caused by surprise or fear.
- These are names of recognizable dances.
- Picture things you might notice outside after a storm.
How to approach the groupings
Connections asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four. A word may suggest more than one theme, so a plausible association is not enough on its own. Check whether all four words fit the same specific idea, and compare competing groups before submitting.
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Full solution for June 29, 2025
The answer groups below are corroborated by WordHint’s dated guide and the Fortnite Insider guide for puzzle #749; WordsRated’s archive also lists the same groupings.
Quick Recap
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| Color | Category | Answers | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | ICE CREAM TREATS | FLOAT, SHAKE, SPLIT, SUNDAE | Each names or appears in a familiar ice-cream dessert or preparation. |
| Green | FLINCH | BOLT, JERK, JUMP, STARTLE | Each can describe a sudden movement or reaction associated with surprise or fear. |
| Blue | DANCE MOVES | CABBAGE PATCH, FLOSS, MOONWALK, ROBOT | Each is the name of a recognizable dance or dance move. |
| Purple | SEEN IN THE AFTERMATH OF A RAINSTORM | EARTHWORM, MUD, MUSHROOM, PUDDLE | Each is something one might see after a rainstorm. |
Sources for the archived answer
- WordHint: Connections Hint #749 — Clues & Answers for June 29, 2025
- Fortnite Insider: NYT Connections Answers Today 749, June 29th, 2025
- WordsRated: NYT Connections archive — all past answers
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