A new day brings a fresh puzzle in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re aiming to keep your streak alive and just need help with that stubborn final category, you’ve come to the right place—we have all the hints you might need.
Below, you’ll find everything from subtle suggestions about what to look for to complete answers. Whether you need a little nudge or a clever way to maintain your perfect record, we’ve got you covered.
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Hints for Categories
We’ll provide hints from the easiest to the most difficult categories, as follows: Yellow, Green, Blue, and finally Purple.
For today’s hints on categories, click below! These hints won’t give away the category names but will guide you in the right direction.
Today’s yellow category is about cooking.
The green category focuses on table setting.
The blue category is related to vertical movement.
The purple category concerns a four-sided shape.
Note: There is no baseball category!
Today’s Answers

We tackled today’s puzzle with just one life remaining.
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Today’s answers are as follows:
Yellow Category: Cooking Concoctions
Batter, Dough, Mixture, Paste
Green Category: Seen On A Table At A Dinner Party
Candlestick, Pitcher, Placemat, Plate
Blue Category: Things To Climb
Ladder, Mountain, Rope, Tree
Purple Category: What “Diamond” Can Refer To
Gemstone, Infield, Rhombus, Suit