Issue #729 Mon 9 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 9, 2025
A tidy distribution of four distinct groups makes for a smooth, logical progression today. The grid balances straightforward associations with a few playful orthographic twists that reward a second look.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The blinking cursor, a flickering line on the screen, waiting for your next move to finalize the document.
Computing interface
Synonymous actions
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters P, Q, S.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS
One is PASTE.
PASTE · PRINT · QUIT · SAVE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A busy restaurant phone line or a calendar marked with red ink for a distant date.
Logistics and planning
Synonymous actions
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, O, R.
SECURE IN ADVANCE
One is BOOK.
BOOK · ORDER · REQUEST · RESERVE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A black sedan idling at the curb, the heavy velvet curtain of a back-alley business, and the quiet code of silence.
Criminal terminology
Synonymous nouns
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, F, R, S.
CRIME ORGANIZATION
One is CREW.
CREW · FAMILY · RING · SYNDICATE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The frustration of a missing key on a keyboard or a word that looks almost right but leaves you guessing.
Wordplay
Shared orthographic transformation
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters G, M, S.
SPELLING BEE RANKS MINUS A LETTER
One is GENUS.
GENUS · GOO · MAZING · SLID
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
KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDSPASTE · PRINT · QUIT · SAVE
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Reveal the green group
SECURE IN ADVANCEBOOK · ORDER · REQUEST · RESERVE
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Reveal the blue group
CRIME ORGANIZATIONCREW · FAMILY · RING · SYNDICATE
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Reveal the violet group
SPELLING BEE RANKS MINUS A LETTERGENUS · GOO · MAZING · SLID
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 9, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for June 9, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 9, 2025?
NYT Connections on June 9, 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 9, 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 #729?
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