Issue #723 Tue 3 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 3, 2025
A tidy, symmetrical grid that relies on careful parsing of intent. Readers should look for the subtle distinctions between literal definitions and metaphorical usage.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A peacock on the lawn, the loud guy in the back of the lecture hall, or a teenager trying to look tough in a denim jacket.
Behavioral descriptors
Synonyms
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters G, P, S.
BE OSTENTATIOUS
One is GRANDSTAND.
GRANDSTAND · POSTURE · SHOWBOAT · SWAGGER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The thumbs-up from a mechanic, a nod from the barista, or the simple wave back to a neighbor.
States of satisfaction
Synonyms
Members are 2–10 letters; first letters F, H, O, S.
COPACETIC
One is FINE.
FINE · HUNKY-DORY · OK · SWELL
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A box of embroidery floss in a summer camp cabin, or the jingle of silver on a wrist at a jewelry counter.
Jewelry types
Category members
Members are 2–10 letters; first letters C, F, I, T.
KINDS OF BRACELETS
One is CHARM.
CHARM · FRIENDSHIP · ID · TENNIS
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The degree on the office wall, the heavy textbook on the desk, or the late-night study session.
Professional and personal disciplines
Collocations
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters L, M, S, W.
THINGS YOU CAN PRACTICE
One is LAW.
LAW · MEDICINE · SELF-CARE · WITCHCRAFT
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Complete Connections answer
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BE OSTENTATIOUSGRANDSTAND · POSTURE · SHOWBOAT · SWAGGER
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COPACETICFINE · HUNKY-DORY · OK · SWELL
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KINDS OF BRACELETSCHARM · FRIENDSHIP · ID · TENNIS
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THINGS YOU CAN PRACTICELAW · MEDICINE · SELF-CARE · WITCHCRAFT
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How hard is NYT Connections on June 3, 2025?
NYT Connections on June 3, 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 June 3, 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 #723?
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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