Issue #610 Mon 10 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 10, 2025
A tidy grid today, balancing a couple of straightforward synonym sets against two groups that require a sharper ear for nuance. Expect the usual friction as you sort through the potential traps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A light coating of flour on the counter, the flick of a wrist, and the mess you eventually have to wipe away.
Culinary actions
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, P, S.
SPRINKLE
One is DUST.
DUST · PEPPER · SCATTER · SHOWER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Swirling a glass to catch the air before taking the first sip.
Oenology terminology
Synonyms for sensory impressions
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters A, B, N.
SCENTS OF WINE
One is AROMA.
AROMA · BOUQUET · NOSE · NOTE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Tapping out on the wrestling mat or waving a white flag when the game has gone on long enough.
Interpersonal conflict
Synonyms for capitulation
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters M, S, T, U.
“AAH, ENOUGH!”
One is MERCY.
MERCY · STOP · TRUCE · UNCLE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Arguments at the dinner table over how a single word should sound when spoken aloud.
Linguistic variation
Shared property of pronunciation
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, E, T, V.
WORDS FAMOUSLY PRONOUNCED DIFFERENT WAYS
One is AUNT.
AUNT · EITHER · TOMATO · VASE
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Complete Connections answer
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SPRINKLEDUST · PEPPER · SCATTER · SHOWER
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SCENTS OF WINEAROMA · BOUQUET · NOSE · NOTE
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“AAH, ENOUGH!”MERCY · STOP · TRUCE · UNCLE
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WORDS FAMOUSLY PRONOUNCED DIFFERENT WAYSAUNT · EITHER · TOMATO · VASE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 10, 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 10, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 10, 2025?
NYT Connections on February 10, 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 10, 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 #610?
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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