Issue #621 Fri 21 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 21, 2025
A steady climb today, with groups that demand a clear eye for detail rather than broad lateral leaps. The grid offers a few inviting distractions for those who move too quickly.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
You stare at the blinking cursor, waiting for the logic to click into place.
Abstract reasoning
Synonyms
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters A, F, R, S.
WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM
One is ANSWER.
ANSWER · FIX · REMEDY · SOLUTION
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The basket is heavy, the sun is high, and the trees are finally ready.
Agricultural terminology
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters G, H, P, R.
COLLECT, AS FROM AN ORCHARD
One is GATHER.
GATHER · HARVEST · PICK · REAP
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A gray-and-white checkerboard background, a zoom tool, and a layer panel that has become far too complex.
Digital creative software
Functional interface icons
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters E, L, M.
PHOTOSHOP TOOLS
One is ERASER.
ERASER · EYEDROPPER · LASSO · MAGIC WAND
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Standing in a pro shop, checking how the weight balances in your palm before you swing.
Sporting and recreational equipment
Ergonomic variations
Members are 6–14 letters; first letters B, C, G.
OBJECTS THAT MAY BE RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED
One is BASEBALL GLOVE.
BASEBALL GLOVE · CAN OPENER · GOLF CLUB · GUITAR
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEMANSWER · FIX · REMEDY · SOLUTION
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Reveal the green group
COLLECT, AS FROM AN ORCHARDGATHER · HARVEST · PICK · REAP
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Reveal the blue group
PHOTOSHOP TOOLSERASER · EYEDROPPER · LASSO · MAGIC WAND
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Reveal the violet group
OBJECTS THAT MAY BE RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDEDBASEBALL GLOVE · CAN OPENER · GOLF CLUB · GUITAR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 21, 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 21, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 21, 2025?
NYT Connections on February 21, 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 21, 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 #621?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 4 groups · 16 words