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Need help with NYT Connections puzzle #678, published Saturday, April 19, 2025? Start with the spoiler-light clues below, then reveal the category names and complete answer key only if you need them.
Spoiler-light hints for Connections #678
These clues move from broad to more specific. Stop whenever you have enough to solve a group.
- Speaking to a group.
- Describing the Sahara.
- Casual canines.
- Numeral alternatives.
Category names
Ready to uncover the themes? The four categories are:
- Spoken presentation
- Adjectives for a desert
- Dog breeds, informally
- Represented by three-digit numbers
Full answer key for April 19
Spoilers: The grid below gives all four groups and their connections.
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| Color | Category | Words | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Spoken presentation | ADDRESS, LECTURE, SPEECH, TALK | Each is a spoken presentation. |
| Green | Adjectives for a desert | DRY, HOT, SANDY, VAST | Each can describe a desert. |
| Blue | Dog breeds, informally | BULLY, CHOW, GOLDEN, LAB | Informal names for bulldog, chow chow, golden retriever, and Labrador retriever. |
| Purple | Represented by three-digit numbers | CANNABIS, DEVIL, INTRO CLASS, JAMES BOND | They refer to 420, 666, 101, and 007, respectively. |
Why the last groups can be tricky
Shortened dog-breed names
The blue group uses casual forms rather than full breed names: BULLY for bulldog, CHOW for chow chow, GOLDEN for golden retriever, and LAB for Labrador retriever.
Familiar number references
The purple set points to recognizable numbers: cannabis to 420, the devil to 666, an introductory class to 101, and James Bond to 007. Although 007 is written with a leading zero, it is a three-digit number in the familiar reference.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections asks players to sort sixteen words into four groups of four that share a category. The groups are color-coded from yellow through green and blue to purple as difficulty increases. Some terms can suggest a tempting alternative grouping, so look for a set that accounts for all four words rather than relying on a single overlap. You can play on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
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