NYT Connections Hints Today, July 2: Categories, clues, answers and tips to master the tricky game
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What is the NYT Connections Puzzle?
Step-by-Step Guide to Play Connections
View the 16 words in the puzzle grid.
Look for patterns or themes among the words.
Select four words you believe are related.
Press 'Submit' to confirm your guess.
If correct, the group disappears and its color is revealed.
You get four chances to make mistakes.
Complete all four groups to win.
Tips to Improve Gameplay
Don't rush. Think carefully before submitting a group.
Try shuffling the words to change your view.
Look for obvious patterns or repeated phrases.
Watch for misleading options that may trick you.
Avoid guessing when unsure. One mistake can reduce your chances.
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The New York Times Connections puzzle has become a regular part of the daily routine for many players. On July 2, 2025, the puzzle introduced a new set of 16 words. Players must group these into four sets of four, with each set sharing a hidden theme.Each day, Connections presents 16 words that may seem unrelated at first. Players must find four groups based on shared themes. The difficulty of the categories is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest and purple the hardest. Today's puzzle offers new challenges.To help players get started, here are hints for each group:Yellow group: Not a real designer purseGreen group: Connected to FreudBlue group: Related to the 20th letterPurple group: Terms linked to school environmentsThese hints can guide players in grouping the words correctly.Yellow Group: Knockoff ItemsThis group includes words related to fake or copied products.bootlegcopyfakereplicaGreen Group: Terms from Freudian TheoryThese words connect with psychological concepts from Freud.dreamsidOedipusslipBlue Group: Words After 'T-'These words can follow the prefix 'T-' to form new terms.mobilepainRexshirtPurple Group: Linked to School AbbreviationsThese words start with abbreviations commonly seen in school names.freshwaterjuniperSenecaSophoclesConnections is a word puzzle by The New York Times. The goal is to group 16 words into four sets of four. Each group must share a hidden connection, such as synonyms, common uses, or patterns in wordplay.The grid is always 4×4. Players must make correct groupings before four incorrect guesses. Each correct set is revealed in a color—yellow (easy), green (medium), blue (hard), and purple (most difficult).The game ends after four mistakes. The correct answers are shown automatically at the end.Purple categories usually use abstract themes, unusual wordplay, or require thinking beyond direct definitions.
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