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I Watched Clueless All The Way Through For The First Time, And Wow, What Have I Been Missing Out On?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. You know how there are those movies that everyone seems to have seen for years, but you're only just getting around to enjoying them? Yeah, that's how it's been with Clueless for me. Clueless is probably considered one of the best '90s films, but for some odd reason, I never saw the entire film until now. I'm not sure what led to that – maybe I've been too busy trying to keep up to date with all of the big movies on the 2025 movie schedule, or the amount of other award-winning films out there – but Clueless was a movie I just never got around to. However, in honor of its thirtieth anniversary (yes, thirty years), I decided to really sit down and give it a go. And wow, I did not expect to love this film as much as I did. I Always Knew The Movie Was Iconic Let me preface this by saying that I have always known Clueless is iconic. I have for many years. I've even recommended it to people here when I've discussed the film and how it sometimes appears on our list of the best free movies to watch. But truthfully, that was always based on the clips I've seen from years past, or how I've sat down to watch it with family and friends, but never fully sat through the film from beginning to end. In those few instances where I saw clips, I really enjoyed the movie. What led me to think it was already iconic, though, was that it feels like this movie has such a hold on pop culture. There are numerous references from it that we still discuss today. And with that in mind, I knew that if I didn't sit down and physically watch this film from beginning to end, I would never quite understand its greatness. So I did. And what a doozy it was. However, I Think I've Officially Joined The Cult Many movies have shaped who I am as a person. I've talked at length about how much I love the Harry Potter films and how they inspired my passion for fantasy. I've also discussed Legally Blonde and my affection for Reese Witherspoon movies, as they greatly helped me embrace my femininity. However, I am 99% certain that if I had watched Clueless as a kid, this film would have had just as much of an impact on me. When I tell you that this movie roped me in so quickly, I mean it. I fell for this story as quickly as I did Penn State football when I stepped on its campus. I became so engrossed in the world of Clueless that I spent hours researching memes, lines, and more, because I loved it so much. Director Amy Heckerling truly took this movie and made it into the impactful cultural moment it is today, years later, where many people reference it, and it still holds us in its grasp. And now, I am happily a part of it and willing to offer my throat as well. However, there are three distinct reasons why I feel this way. Alicia Silverstone Is An Absolute Star The first is that Alicia Silverstone is an absolute star. I did grow up knowing who Silverstone was, but for years, I never understood why she was such a big name. I had heard about her from my mother, but only from Clueless, and didn't understand why it was such a big deal. But watching her as Cher solidified that for me. She's so good. This movie should have been the film that set her off on a string of mega-hit successes, much like Legally Blonde did for Reese Witherspoon and The Princess Diaries did for Anne Hathaway. However, I realized that Clueless is what Alicia Silverstone is really known for, with some minor appearances in TV shows and other movies. And that really shocked me because she should have been as big as some of her co-stars, like Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd. It's great that a TV series based on the movie is in the works with her returning. The Story Is So Ridiculous That I Can't Help But Love It What also lends Clueless its cult-like status is that the plot is ridiculous, but the fact that it's loosely based on a Jane Austen classic transforms it into something even better. If you didn't know, Clueless is loosely based on Emma, and the plot follows a teenager who is the most popular girl at school and wishes to perform "good deeds" to improve her life and her place in the world. While she tries to help a new student become popular, she starts to question herself about who she is and what she creates. For a film with a deeper meaning beneath its surface-level plot, it's amusing, and the way they play with the story is enjoyable. The jokes all land even now, and for me, that's hard to do with a teen movie that often revolves around '90s jokes and references. But it's still fun, and oh my god, the Clueless quotes are endless. The Fashion Legit Makes Me Want To Reevaluate My Closet The primary reason I've joined the Clueless cult is that I love the fashion. My god, the Clueless fashion is literally everything I could have asked for and more, and it's so dang good. SO good. I'm in love with literally every aspect of it. As someone who doesn't consider herself very fashion-forward, it's been my goal over the last year or so to step outside my comfort zone and try new pieces of clothing I wouldn't normally wear. I've done a good job of that, but this movie made me want to do that so much more. It made me want to rethink my wardrobe entirely. The dresses are fantastic. The combinations are fire. The confidence oozes out of these amazingly-dressed teenagers like sap from the bark of a tree. And it made me want to be more confident in myself. I've never cared about fashion once in my life, and yet, here I am, enjoying the entire closet of Clueless. The costume designer behind this film deserves a raise. I Really Think This Has Become One Of My Favorite Movies In terms of my favorite films, Clueless is now up there, which is honestly something I can't say about many movies I decide to watch years after their release. Often, when I watch a film that everyone has hyped up, it either lives up to expectations or falls dramatically short, mostly the latter. But Clueless lived up to the hype and more. It's somewhat remarkable to finally understand what everyone is talking about when they say this was one of the best films of that decade, yet also a movie that defined a generation. I wish we could have something like this for my generation. Now I feel the need to rewatch again, and again - until I recreate that entire closet from Cher. Solve the daily Crossword
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New PS5 games 2025: most anticipated PS5 release dates
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. What's the next big PS5 game to release? There are many big PS5 games to look forward to over the next couple of months, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake. Beyond that, there's Ghost of Yotei, as well as Borderlands 4. Hopefully, we'll continue to get release dates in the coming weeks. Now that the PS5 Pro is here, you can check out our PS5 Pro review, to see how the best PS5 Pro games make use of the updated hardware, and get an idea as to how future games could run on the enhanced console. There's an excellent line-up of PS5 games set to launch in 2025. It's certainly shaping up to be a very good year to be a PlayStation fan, with big releases like Ghost of Yōtei sure to impress on Sony's newest consoles. New PS5 games will start coming out in the next few weeks, with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 kicking things off in style. In the rest of 2025, many exciting new PS5 exclusives are still set to be announced – with some even likely to land on our list of best PS5 games. It's a great time to be a PS5 owner for sure, especially when you consider that many of these games will be enhanced on PlayStation 5 Pro, giving players more of the best PS5 Pro games to play on Sony's most powerful console. Read on to learn the release dates for the biggest new PS5 games. As new release dates are revealed, or if certain games are delayed, this page will be updated. For now, here's what you'll be playing in the next 6 months or so, and beyond! New PS5 games 2025: this year's most anticipated releases Here's a short list of 2025's biggest and most anticipated new PS5 games. These all have release dates, which will be updated if there are delays or cancellations. As it's still early on in the year, expect even more games to be announced as we go. Gears of War Reloaded - August 26, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Metal Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Borderlands 4 - September 23 (XSX|S, PS5, PC) Ghost of Yōtei - October 2, 2025 (PS5) July Mecha Break - July 1, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Patapon 1+2 Replay - July 11 (Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - July 11 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) Wuchang Fallen Feathers - July 24, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Tales of the Shire - July 29, 2025 (Switch 2, Switch, PS5, XSX|S, PC) Ninja Gaiden Ragebound - July 31, 2025 (PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC) August Mafia: The Old Country - August 8 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Sword and the Sea - August 19, 2025 (PS5) Dying Light The Beast - August 22, 2025 Gears of War Reloaded - August 26, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Metal Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Lost Soul Aside - August 29 (PS5, PC) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - August 29 (PS5, PS4, XSX|S, XBO, Switch, PC) September Hell Is Us - September 4, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC - September 4, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Everybody's Golf Hot Shots - September 5, 2025 (PS5, Switch 2, PC) Baby Steps - September 8, 2025 (PS5, PC) Borderlands 4 - September 23, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Silent Hill f - September 25, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Sonic Racing Crossworlds - September 25, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - September 30, 2025 (PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC) October Directive 8020 - October 2, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Ghost of Yōtei - October 2, 2025 (PS5) Digimon Story Time Stranger - October 3, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Ninja Gaiden 4 - October 21, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Jurassic World Evolution 3 - October 21 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) The Outer Worlds 2 - October 29, 2025 (XSX|S, PC, PS5) 2025 and TBC Now for the games that, while we know are coming, have yet to receive full release dates. Hopefully we'll hear more about the following games sooner rather than later. Cairn - November 5, 2025 (PC, PS5) Lumines Arise - Fall 2025 (PS5, PSVR 2, PC) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - TBC 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Forever Skies - 2025 (PS5) Ballad of Antara - 2025 (PS5) Where Winds Meet - 2025 (PS5, PC) Arc Raiders - 2025 Dreams of Another - 2025 Darwin's Paradox - 2025 Onimusha: Way of the Sword - 2026 Tides of Tomorrow - February 24, 2026 (PS5) Resident Evil 9: Requiem - February 27, 2026 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Nioh 3 - Early 2026 Pragmatic - 2026 (PS5, XSX|S, PC) GTA 6 - May 29, 2026 Marathon - TBC (PS5, XSX|S, PC) Beyond Good and Evil 2 - TBC BioShock 4 - TBC DokeV - TBC (PC, PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO) Fallout 5 - TBC Hades 2 - TBC (PC) Haunted Chocolatier - TBC Hollow Knight: Silksong - TBC 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, PC, Switch) Judas - TBC Marvel's Wolverine - TBC (PS5) Kingdom Hearts 4 - TBC Mass Effect 5 - TBC Fairgame$ - TBC (PS5, PC) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake - 2026 Phantom Blade 0 - TBC (PS5) Project 007 - TBC Revenant Hill - TBC (PS5, PS4) Splinter Cell remake - TBC Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake - TBC (PS5) Star Wars Eclipse - TBC The Elder Scrolls 6 - TBC The Witcher 4 - TBC You Might Also Like... 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Foundation season 3: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, story details, and more about the Apple TV+ show's return
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Foundation season 3: key information - Launching on Apple TV+ in mid-July- Contains 10 episodes- Trailers unveiled in May and June- Key cast members set to return- Other actors confirmed to have joined the cast- Plot synopsis revealed- Draws from Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation and Empire' and 'Second Foundation' books- Fourth season reportedly in development with a new showrunner Foundation season 3 is just days away from airing on Apple TV+. The critically-acclaimed space opera returns on July 11, so you don't have long to read up on everything we know about it. Before you proceed, check out my Foundation season 3 review to see what I thought of its first five episodes. Once you've done that (or bookmarked it for later), you can read on to learn more about Foundation's third season, including more on its confirmed cast, story specifics, trailers, and the sci-fi series' future. Full spoilers follow for Foundation season 2. Potential spoilers also follow for this season and Isaac Asimov's book series namesake. Foundation season 3 release date Foundation season 3 arrives TV+ on Friday, July 11. It'll debut with a one-episode premiere and new chapters will drop every Friday until the finale on September 12. Initially, its cast and crew declined to comment on the sci-fi series' season 3 renewal when I asked them about this in July 2023. Thankfully, Foundation season 3 was confirmed to be in the works by Apple later that year. Development didn't always go as planned, though. Last February, Foundation season 3 faced an agonizing filming delay amid multiple issues, including apparent disputes over its budget. Less than two weeks later, things seemed rosy again, with principal photography starting up again on Foundation's next installment. However, one week later, rumors quickly spread that showrunner David S. Goyver had stepped back from the Apple TV+ sci-fi series, with fellow executive producer Bill Bost reportedly stepping in to fill the gap. Suffice it to say, the road has been a bumpy one for Foundation's third season. Foundation season 3 trailer Foundation season 3's official trailer was released on June 11, and it not only revealed the Apple TV+ show's most dangerous villain yet, but also teased an unexpected alliance between the show's main factions. Missed season 3's first teaser, which arrived in mid-May? Check it out below: Foundation season 3 confirmed cast Major spoilers follow for Foundation season 2. Here's who we'll see in Foundation season 3: Jared Harris as Hari Seldon Lee Pace as Brother Day Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick Laura Birn as Demerzel Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn Alexander Siddig as Doctor Ebling Mis Troy Kotsur as Preem Palver Pilou Asbaek as The Mule Cherry Jones as Foundation Ambassador Quent Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow Cody Fern as Toran Mallow Brandon P Bell as Han Pritcher Tómas Lemarquis as Magnifico Giganticus Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing as Song Leo Bill as Mayor Indbur The first seven actors return from seasons 1 and 2, while the rest are all newcomers for the latest 10-episode installment. That includes this season's villain, aka The Mule, who'll be played by Pilou Asbaek after a season 3 cast shake-up last year. Speaking to me ahead of this season's launch, Asbaek explained why The Mule "needs to be [seen as] a big threat" to both Empire and The Foundation. Flashback sequences notwithstanding, it's incredibly unlikely that we'll see any other actors return from season 2. Its follow-up is set over 150 years after the series' sophomore outing, so the likes of Ella Rae Smith's Queen Sareth and Kulvinder Ghir's Poly are surely dead by this point. One major character who definitely won't return is Leah Harvey's Salvor Hardin. She sacrificed herself to save Gaal in 'Creation Myths', aka season 2's final episode. Foundation's universe has the potential to bring people back from the dead – we're looking at you, Hari – but, considering Salvor was cremated, she's officially dead and gone. Foundation season 3 story synopsis and rumors Major spoilers follow for Foundation season 2. Here's Foundation season 3' story synopsis: "Set 152 years after the events of season 2, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled. "As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as The Mule whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control. It's anyone's guess who'll win, who'll lose, who'll live, and who'll die as Hari, Gaal, the Cleons, and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess." That's just enough to go but, if you want on where this season could go narratively, my Foundation season 2 ending explainer looks at the possible storylines and subplots that could set up this season. If you don't want to click away from this page, though, I'll give you an in-depth, spoiler-filled breakdown from this point on. Let's start with Empire. Season 2's incarnations of its three Emperors – Dawn, Day, and Dusk, all clones of Cleon I – no longer sit on the throne (or thrones, if you will). Day suffocated in space, Dusk was killed by Demerzel, and Dawn fled with Queen Sareth after Demerzel threatened to execute Sareth for her alleged failed assassination attempt on Day in season 2's opening episode. Demerzel hired the Blind Angels to murder Day because he wanted to marry Sareth and father his own children, which would've ended the Cleonic Dynasty. This plan went against the directives Cleon I gave Demerzel – remember, she's a robot – centuries earlier, which included maintaining his clone-based blood line. Long story short: Demerzel planned to set up Sareth as Day's would-be murderer and execute her to preserve the status quo. With season 2's Emperors deceased or on the run, Demerzel had to decant new versions of all three clones – something she's never had to do before. With season 3 set over a century later, these new iterations aren't the current incumbents on the throne, so she's had to carry out the process once more since. We'll see completely different iterations of the Cleonic trio, then, with Lee Pace speaking t us about The Big Lebowski-style transformation that Day's undergone since we last saw him. Meanwhile, in season 2 episode 9, aka 'Long Ago, Not Far Away', the Vault-based version of Hari Seldon – you didn't forget there were two of him, did you? – showed Demerzel how to operate the Prime Radiant. Essentially a data storage device, the Prime Radiant contains all of Hari's psychohistory-based math, which is being used to help guide humanity through its darkest age yet. The Prime Radiant also exists in a state of supposition, allowing it to exist in two places at once. That means the living Hari (the one working with Gaal) possesses one and, unfortunately for The Foundation, the other is now in Demerzel's hands. Once she can read Hari's math, she'll be able to use it and get a reading on how the galaxy's future is supposed to play out. Speaking of the Vault, 'Creation Myths' revealed that the mysterious 4D structure survived the destruction of Terminus. Expect it to continue playing a big role in Foundation's overarching plot. The Foundation's survival isn't the only thing Empire has to contend with. For starters, Dawn and Sareth's absconsion is a worrying prospect – Sareth is pregnant with Dawn's child, meaning their firstborn has a claim to the Empire's throne. With Foundation season 3 featuring a major time jump, we could see their child's next of kin make a play for the royal seat if this particular narrative is followed up on. After all, in the second half of 'Foundation and Empire', the second novel in Asismov's Foundation book trilogy, the Empire is engulfed by civil war. This plot point could be adapted for a showdown between Dawn and Sareth's bloodline and the Cleonic dynasty. Elsewhere, Gaal and Hari's successful recruitment of the Mentalics, a race with psychic abilities, means The Foundation is stronger than ever. Add the Mentalics to the Foundation's seven planetary bodies, plus the Empire losing the ability to hyperjump – the genetically engineered Spacers are no longer enslaved by them – and, as this season's story synopsis points out, the playing field is more level than ever before. Hari, Gaal, and company shouldn't expect to walk all over Empire now, however. The emergence of The Mule – a powerful Mentalic who begins conquering worlds in Asmiov's book series – will surely give rise to the Third Seldon Crisis. These crises are fixed points in humanity's existence that determine whether The Foundation succeeds or fails. So far, The Foundation has navigated two potential calamities: surviving in the galaxy's outer reaches and bypassing a full-blown war with the Empire. The Mule, though, will pose the biggest threat – and that's saying something – to The Foundation's existence. To combat him, Gaal and Hari have entered cryosleep on the Mentalics' sanctuary of Ignis. That way, they can reawaken when The Mule shows up and help lead the fight against him. The rest of the Mentalics will hone their abilities and learn about psychohistory in the interim 150-year period so they're ready to battle The Mule and his forces when the time comes. Is Foundation season 4 in the works? Not officially. However, a fourth season is reportedly in the works with a new showrunner in Fear the Walking Dead alumnus Ian Goldberg. For what it's worth, Llobell and Harris told me they don't know if Foundation season 4 has been secretly greenlit. However, by the time season 3 ends, Foundation will have only covered the first two main novels in Asimov's book series – 'Foundation' and 'Foundation & Empire', plus the first half of the third novel titled 'Second Foundation'. There are two prequel novels and two sequel books that expand on Foundation's unique universe, too, so there's plenty more storytelling ground to cover. Ahead of the first season's launch, Goyer (per Decider) revealed he had an eight-season outline for the series. It's deviated somewhat from the story told in Asimov's books so, alongside adapting parts from the wider source material, a more complete narrative could be told in the seasons to come. As long as Foundation continues to draw in a big enough audience to justify its financial outlay, Apple should continue to bankroll its development. If this season struggles to draw to do that, though, the tech titan has shown it isn't afraid to cancel shows before their time. The jury is out on whether Foundation season 3 will be the show's latest or final chapter, then. For more Apple TV Plus-based coverage, check out our guides on Presumed Innocent season 2, Severance season 3, Ted Lasso season 4, and Slow Horses season 5. 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22-06-2025
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NYT Connections today – my hints and answers for June 18 (#738)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, June 17 (game #737). Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Today's NYT Connections words are… SMACK BARM PEA WET RANKLE ASTRONAUT GRAY WHALE COLD COFFEE RIGHT SHIP EXACTLY WINDY LEAR DEAD What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: Got an umbrella? GREEN: Completely true BLUE: Found within or formed from a specific word PURPLE: 'Slip' could be another Need more clues? We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles… What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY GREEN: SQUARELY BLUE: CONTENTS OF A POD PURPLE: BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM. The answers to today's Connections, game #738, are… YELLOW: QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY COLD, GRAY, WET, WINDY GREEN: SQUARELY DEAD, EXACTLY, RIGHT, SMACK BLUE: CONTENTS OF A POD ASTRONAUT, COFFEE, PEA, WHALE PURPLE: BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER BARM, LEAR, RANKLE, SHIP My rating: Moderate My score: Perfect Hi all, it's Marc on Connections duty today, back for a few days while Johnny goes on a well-earned vacation. I stared at the board for at least five minutes before finding anything today; there was simply nothing that appeared to go together. Well, that's not entirely true – there were several options that had two or three words, for instance WINDY, WET and COLD for 'weather types' or EXACTLY and RIGHT for 'Correct'. Eventually, I tried to let my mind think a little more freely, and placed DEAD and SMACK with EXACTLY and RIGHT in order to make a group that ended up being SQUARELY. With green done, I looked again and tried to think in a devious NYT way. SHIP contained the word 'hip' within in and BARM the word 'arm', so that seemed plausible. A few seconds later I'd added RANKLE ('ankle') and LEAR ('ear') and was delighted when that turned purple. That only left two groups, including the supposedly easiest yellow. I returned to that weather group, all three of which were still left on the board, and this time added GRAY to make my final group. Blue, which was unsolved by me, ended up being CONTENTS OF A POD, which I'm not sure I would ever have got. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. YELLOW: THINGS TO BOOK FOR A VACATION CAR, FLIGHT, HOTEL, TOUR GREEN: METTLE FIGHT, GRIT, RESOLVE, SPIRIT BLUE: BAD THINGS FOR A WEBSITE TO DO FREEZE, GLITCH, QUIT, TIMEOUT PURPLE: FIGURES IN CLASSIC DISNEY ANIMATED FILMS ELEPHANT, FAWN, MARIONETTE, MOUSE NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult. On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room. It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers. It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
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22-06-2025
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NYT Connections today – my hints and answers for June 19 (#739)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 18 (game #738). Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Today's NYT Connections words are… FINAL DESTINATION TRAIN STOPS BLOCKS BALL MASKS PAPERS FOILS JACKS JACKETS ROUTE ATTENDANCE GLOVES STARTING POINT HOMEWORK What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: Student essentials GREEN: Sat-nav staples BLUE: Play time PURPLE: Stick em with the pointy end Need more clues? We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles… What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: COMPONENTS OF ONE'S GRADE GREEN: MAP APP OPTIONS BLUE: CLASSIC TOYS PURPLE: FENCING GEAR Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM. The answers to today's Connections, game #739, are… YELLOW: COMPONENTS OF ONE'S GRADE ATTENDANCE, FINAL, HOMEWORK, PAPERS GREEN: MAP APP OPTIONS DESTINATION, ROUTE, STARTING POINT, STOPS BLUE: CLASSIC TOYS BALL, BLOCKS, JACKS, TRAIN PURPLE: FENCING GEAR FOILS, GLOVES, JACKETS, MASKS My rating: Moderate My score: 1 mistake I couldn't live without my sav-nav app. I can't imagine how people managed to get themselves to the right place without them, particularly driving – and particularly driving in a city. I guess the answer is that they sometimes didn't; I'm old enough to remember plenty of road trips with my parents spent sitting in the back seat while they argued over a map and found themselves stuck in a one-way street to the wrong side of a town. Happy days. Maybe that's why I solved green, MAP APP OPTIONS, first, with DESTINATION, ROUTE, STARTING POINT and STOPS all jumping out at me early on. After that I was a little stuck and got 'one away' with purple before correctly identifying that FOILS, GLOVES, MASKS and JACKETS were all types of FENCING GEAR. Yellow was COMPONENTS OF ONE'S GRADE, but that one confused me slightly; is ATTENDANCE really a part of a grade? I guess it is in the sense that if you never go to school you won't get a good mark, but it's not like anyone gets a B rather than an A because they had an extra couple of days off sick. Maybe this one got lost in translation between the US and UK… How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. YELLOW: QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY COLD, GRAY, WET, WINDY GREEN: SQUARELY DEAD, EXACTLY, RIGHT, SMACK BLUE: CONTENTS OF A POD ASTRONAUT, COFFEE, PEA, WHALE PURPLE: BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER BARM, LEAR, RANKLE, SHIP NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult. On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room. It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers. It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
