Issue #623 Sun 23 Feb
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — February 23, 2025
Today's grid requires a sharp eye for nuance, as several entries possess multiple potential homes. Navigate the overlaps with patience to reach the finish line.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A knife against a stone, the sound of teeth meeting in the night, or the metal-on-metal noise of a kitchen tool finding its edge.
Physical actions
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters G, S.
RUB TOGETHER
One is GNASH.
GNASH · GRATE · GRIND · SCRAPE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Glass jars lining a cellar shelf, a heavy frost on a deep-storage bag, or the salty liquid left behind in a jar.
Kitchen techniques
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters C, F, P.
WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
One is CAN.
CAN · FERMENT · FREEZE · PICKLE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Sticky fingers after a pancake breakfast, the small glass container left open on the table, or a dash of heat on a morning egg.
Food items
Shared functional category
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters B, H, J, S.
BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
One is BUTTER.
BUTTER · HOT SAUCE · JAM · SYRUP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The mess on the kitchen floor you cannot undo, or the unfortunate moment when a secret slips out in a crowded room.
Common idioms
Shared figurative usage
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, G, M, T.
PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED
One is BEANS.
BEANS · GUTS · MILK · TEA
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
RUB TOGETHERGNASH · GRATE · GRIND · SCRAPE
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Reveal the green group
WAYS TO PRESERVE FOODCAN · FERMENT · FREEZE · PICKLE
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Reveal the blue group
BREAKFAST CONDIMENTSBUTTER · HOT SAUCE · JAM · SYRUP
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Reveal the violet group
PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLEDBEANS · GUTS · MILK · TEA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on February 23, 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 23, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on February 23, 2025?
NYT Connections on February 23, 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 23, 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 #623?
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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