Issue #691 Fri 2 May
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 2, 2025
A steady day that rewards focus. Two groups lean into direct meaning while the others require a bit more patience with their phrasing.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The dust of a studio, a chisel edge catching the light, and the quiet weight of a silhouette against a gallery wall.
Art history
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, R, S, T.
KINDS OF CARVINGS
One is BUST.
BUST · RELIEF · STATUE · TORSO
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A sagging floorboard or a wall that needs a little extra help to stay upright.
Structural engineering
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, P, S.
PILLAR
One is BRACE.
BRACE · POST · PROP · SUPPORT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A smoky patio, a paper plate, and the mess left behind when the fire finally dies down.
Culinary staples
Synonyms
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters D, L, R, W.
BBQ OFFERING
One is DOG.
DOG · LINK · RIB · WING
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A half-finished sweater, a morning walk by the pond, or a glass left on the counter.
Compound words
Phrases sharing a suffix
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, G, T.
___NECK
One is BOTTLE.
BOTTLE · BREAK · GOOSE · TURTLE
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Complete Connections answer
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KINDS OF CARVINGSBUST · RELIEF · STATUE · TORSO
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Reveal the green group
PILLARBRACE · POST · PROP · SUPPORT
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Reveal the blue group
BBQ OFFERINGDOG · LINK · RIB · WING
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Reveal the violet group
___NECKBOTTLE · BREAK · GOOSE · TURTLE
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How hard is NYT Connections on May 2, 2025?
NYT Connections on May 2, 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 May 2, 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 #691?
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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