Issue #618 Tue 18 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 18, 2025
A steady, straightforward progression today. You will find four distinct clusters that rely more on direct association than clever wordplay, making for a manageable session.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The missing chunk in the sidewalk after a hard winter or the dark space left behind when a tooth is pulled.
Physical voids
Synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, H, P.
CRATER
One is CAVITY.
CAVITY · HOLE · HOLLOW · PIT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A tool you keep within arm's reach or the person who is always there when you need a favor.
States of convenience
Synonyms
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters A, H, N, R.
ACCESSIBLE
One is AVAILABLE.
AVAILABLE · HANDY · NEARBY · READY
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The thick stew that stays with you until morning or a breakfast that keeps you moving past noon.
Nutritional density
Synonyms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters F, H, S.
SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
One is FILLING.
FILLING · HEARTY · SOLID · SQUARE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A trip to the corner shop for a snack or a Saturday afternoon spent watching the match.
Regional vernacular
Morphological variations
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, C, F, T.
BRITISHISMS
One is BUTTY.
BUTTY · CHIPPY · FOOTY · TELLY
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
-
Reveal the yellow group
CRATERCAVITY · HOLE · HOLLOW · PIT
-
Reveal the green group
ACCESSIBLEAVAILABLE · HANDY · NEARBY · READY
-
Reveal the blue group
SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEALFILLING · HEARTY · SOLID · SQUARE
-
Reveal the violet group
BRITISHISMSBUTTY · CHIPPY · FOOTY · TELLY
Verified solution for .
Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 18, 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 18, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 18, 2025?
NYT Connections on February 18, 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 18, 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 #618?
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.
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 4 groups · 16 words
Today on Cluestand
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 4 groups · 16 words