Looking for NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 20, 2025? This is game #770. Start with the spoiler-safe clues below, then continue only when you’re ready to see the category names and full word groupings.
Connections gives you 16 words to sort into four groups of four. The clues here move from broad to more revealing; the answer key comes after a clear spoiler warning.
What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?
Try these in order. Each clue points toward a group without naming its category or listing its words.
- Yellow: Almost dancing.
- Green: Breathe in.
- Blue: Not stirred.
- Purple: Add a word.
What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?
Spoilers ahead: The category names and all 16 answers follow.
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| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | MOVE TO THE MUSIC | BOP, BOUNCE, GROOVE, SWAY |
| Green | INHALATION | DRAG, DRAW, PUFF, PULL |
| Blue | MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS | DRY, GIN, SHAKEN, TWIST |
| Purple | ___WORD | BUZZ, CROSS, LOAN, PASS |
How the purple group works
Place “word” after each answer: buzzword, crossword, loanword, and password.
Which puzzle is this, and when does “today” apply?
This guide covers Connections game #770, dated Sunday, July 20, 2025. The New York Times Help Center says the daily puzzle releases at midnight in the player’s timezone, so “today” can refer to different calendar dates around that release boundary.
The New York Times Help Center describes Connections as four groups of four words, with colors ranging from yellow (easiest) to purple (trickiest). It notes that words can appear to fit more than one category even though each puzzle has one intended solution.
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The New York Times Help Center says its Connections archive reaches back to June 12, 2023, and that archive access is available to All Access and Games subscribers. Subscription access and terms can change; check the current Help Center information before relying on archive availability.
