Issue #674 Tue 15 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 15, 2025
A tidy distribution of four distinct groups makes for a straightforward Tuesday. One must keep a sharp eye out for potential overlaps, though the paths remain clear enough for the steady hand.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The hand pushed firmly against the door, holding back the urge to walk through.
Common verbs
Synonyms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters A, C, R.
DESIST
One is ABSTAIN.
ABSTAIN · AVOID · CEASE · REFRAIN
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A kitchen table, a scattered deck, and someone checking the clock to see who wins the round.
Recreational activities
Categorical set
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, H, S.
CARD GAMES
One is BRIDGE.
BRIDGE · HEARTS · SPEED · SPOONS
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A stone amphitheater where the voices rise and fall in unison against the evening sky.
Classical literature
Thematic components
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, H, T.
ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA
One is CHORUS.
CHORUS · HERO · HUBRIS · TRAGEDY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A name written on an old library card that requires a second look to catch the full identity.
Literary nomenclature
Word-based derivation
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters B, D, H, P.
SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
One is BELL.
BELL · DARLING · HOOK · PAN
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Complete Connections answer
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DESISTABSTAIN · AVOID · CEASE · REFRAIN
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CARD GAMESBRIDGE · HEARTS · SPEED · SPOONS
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ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMACHORUS · HERO · HUBRIS · TRAGEDY
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SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERSBELL · DARLING · HOOK · PAN
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How hard is NYT Connections on April 15, 2025?
NYT Connections on April 15, 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 April 15, 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 #674?
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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