NYT Connections puzzle #617 is an archived puzzle from Monday, February 17, 2025. Start with the four spoiler-safe clues below; the full category names and word groups are farther down.
NYT Connections #617 hints for February 17, 2025
These clues describe the four hidden connections without giving away the words:
- A period away from work or other responsibilities.
- A route that takes a winding rather than straight path.
- Results associated with a sport or activity.
- Each word comes before a common four-letter word for an aquatic animal.
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared link. If you want the answer key, continue past the spoiler break.
Spoiler break: Connections #617 answers
The four groups and all 16 answers for the February 17, 2025 puzzle are:
#1 Best Overall
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| TIME OFF | BREAK, LEAVE, REST, VACATION |
| FOLLOW A MEANDERING COURSE | CURVE, SNAKE, WEAVE, WIND |
| BOWLING RESULTS | DOUBLE, SPARE, STRIKE, TURKEY |
| ___ FISH | BLOW, CAT, GOLD, SWORD |
How the Connections groups fit
TIME OFF
BREAK, LEAVE, REST, and VACATION can each describe time away from work or obligations.
FOLLOW A MEANDERING COURSE
CURVE, SNAKE, WEAVE, and WIND can each describe moving along a route that is not straight.
BOWLING RESULTS
DOUBLE, SPARE, STRIKE, and TURKEY are the four bowling-related entries in this group.
___ FISH
Add FISH after BLOW, CAT, GOLD, and SWORD to complete the four familiar compounds.
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Puzzle details and answer confirmation
Parade’s February 17, 2025 answer guide identifies this as puzzle #617 and lists the same four groups: Parade’s NYT Connections #617 hints and answers. WordHint’s archive for February 17 independently confirms the date, categories, and word groupings: WordHint’s February 17, 2025 archive.
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