Hint and Answer Guide for Today’s Connections – May 7, 2025

Each section in today’s Connections puzzle stands out in its own way, making it challenging to figure out how specific words fit together. I noticed that while some words are defined by their usage, others group based on sound. With the right hints, engaging your senses can help you dissect each word in the puzzle carefully to discover the correct answers.

Unlike many NYT games, which often focus on a singular context for finding answers—like the visual Vertex puzzles—today’s Connections puzzle challenges you to consider pronunciation, grammatical context, and multiple definitions at once. With just four chances to miss the mark, there’s a lot of information to juggle with a limited margin for error.

Category Hints for Today’s Puzzle

May 7 #696

I found the correct answers for today’s puzzle by exploring every possible usage of the words provided. For instance, SWORDS can refer to both medieval weapons and a category in Tarot cards. Creating sample sentences can help you recognize patterns and identify which words are more prominent in the puzzle.

If you’re having trouble pinpointing the categories in today’s puzzle, here are some clues to get you started:

• One category includes terms related to recovery from a broken bone.
• Another category features terms that help separate parts of a sentence.
• A third category consists of terms used in divination readings.
• The last category covers terms that sound like precious stones often found in jewelry.

Finding the right answers involved examining all the potential meanings of the words. For example, SWORDS may denote weapons from history, yet its plural form also aligns with a Tarot card suit. Try to write sample sentences using each word to establish patterns and see which words resonate more within the broader context of the puzzle.

Answers for Today’s Connections

May 7 #696

Yellow Category Answers Explained

This category was relatively simple for me, as HEAL, MEND, and RECOVER aligned closely. However, it took a moment to identify the fourth word since I initially thought KNIT referred solely to knitting activities rather than the healing process. Realizing that KNIT can also mean to heal a fractured bone helped clarify this category for me.

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Connections

Released

June 12, 2023

ESRB

e

Developer(s)

The New York Times Company

Publisher(s)

The New York Times Company