Issue #604 Tue 4 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 4, 2025
A steady Tuesday grid where the definitions are straightforward, but the traps are set to encourage impulsive clicks. This one rewards a methodical pace over rapid-fire guessing.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The root cellar door is locked, the pantry is fully stocked, and the loose change sits in a jar by the hallway mirror.
General vocabulary
Synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters K, P, S.
CONSERVE
One is KEEP.
KEEP · PRESERVE · SAVE · STORE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The sawdust on the workshop floor, the rough edge of a piece of oak, and the dull sheen of a well-worn tool.
Manual craftsmanship
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, F, G, S.
SMOOTH USING FRICTION
One is BUFF.
BUFF · FILE · GRIND · SAND
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The digital ticker scrolls past, the odds shift in real time, and you decide whether the risk is worth the potential payout.
Financial and wagering terminology
Shared field of application
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters F, P, S, U.
SPORTS GAMBLING TERMS
One is FAVORITE.
FAVORITE · PARLAY · SPREAD · UNDER
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
You reach into the bag without looking, then spend the rest of the afternoon wiping your hands on a clean napkin.
Compound phrases
Common word preceding a noun
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, C, L, S.
WORDS BEFORE “FINGERS”
One is BUTTER.
BUTTER · CHICKEN · LADY · STICKY
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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CONSERVEKEEP · PRESERVE · SAVE · STORE
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Reveal the green group
SMOOTH USING FRICTIONBUFF · FILE · GRIND · SAND
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SPORTS GAMBLING TERMSFAVORITE · PARLAY · SPREAD · UNDER
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WORDS BEFORE “FINGERS”BUTTER · CHICKEN · LADY · STICKY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 4, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for February 4, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 4, 2025?
NYT Connections on February 4, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on February 4, 2025?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #604?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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