NYT Connections Today: Hints and Answers for June 14, 2025

NYT Connections is quickly becoming a favorite for puzzle enthusiasts looking to test their vocabulary and logic. Developed by The New York Times and launched in beta on June 12, 2023, the game has now become the Times’ second-most-played offering—trailing only behind Wordle.

Each day, players are given 16 seemingly unrelated words and must group them into four correct categories of four. But beware: each incorrect guess costs a life, and four wrong attempts mean game over.

Looking for help with today’s puzzle? You’re in luck. Scroll carefully to avoid spoilers—we’ve included both helpful hints and today’s full solution.

What Is NYT Connections?

Created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle designed to challenge your ability to find thematic links between words. It's not just about vocabulary; it’s about spotting patterns, categories, and lateral associations.

Each puzzle includes:

• 16 words
• 4 hidden categories
• 1 correct solution

You’ll need to group the words into categories based on shared traits or meanings. Be it synonyms, pop culture references, or clever wordplay, each set forms a tight, logical cluster.

Gameplay Mechanics

• Select four words that you believe belong together.
• Hit the Submit button to check your guess.
• If you’re off by one, the game might give you a hint—but the final choice is yours.
• After four incorrect attempts, the game ends.

Color-coded categories indicate difficulty:

• Yellow – Easiest
• Green and Blue – Medium
• Purple – Most difficult (often involving wordplay)

You can play Connections daily on the NYT website or app, with each new puzzle going live at midnight. Track your win streak, challenge your friends, and share your progress on social media—where the game has developed a vibrant following.

Today’s Connections Puzzle – June 14, 2025

Hints for Today’s Categories:

• Yellow: A female deity
• Green: How to identify a mom
• Blue: Famous furry friends
• Purple: A word that precedes “Terrier”

Today’s Categories and Answers:

• Yellow – GODDESS: Diva, Icon, Legend, Queen
• Green – ELEMENTS OF A CLASSIC “MOM” TATTOO: Arrow, Heart, Mom, Ribbon
• Blue – DOGS OF THE SCREEN: Astro, Blue, Hooch, Toto
• Purple – _ _ _ TERRIER: Border, Boston, Bull, Rat

Tips for Solving NYT Connections

• Look beyond surface meanings—many words have multiple interpretations.
• Rearranging words often reveals hidden patterns.
• Beware of “red herrings” that could fit into multiple categories.
• Use the game’s built-in hints if you're stuck, and try to build from the most obvious grouping.

So, how did you do today? Whether you aced the puzzle or ran out of lives, the beauty of Connections lies in the challenge—and there’s always a fresh puzzle tomorrow.