Issue #734 Sat 14 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 14, 2025
A steady day that tests your range of reference. You will find two groups that rely on clear associations and two that demand a bit more hunting through your mental rolodex.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The velvet rope parts, the microphone is adjusted, and the room goes quiet for the main event.
Cultural archetypes
Synonyms for a prominent figure
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, I, L, Q.
GODDESS
One is DIVA.
DIVA · ICON · LEGEND · QUEEN
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A needle buzzing against skin, the smell of rubbing alcohol, and the permanent ink settling into place.
Traditional tattoo imagery
Common components of a specific design
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters A, H, M, R.
ELEMENTS OF A CLASSIC “MOM” TATTOO
One is ARROW.
ARROW · HEART · MOM · RIBBON
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The popcorn is buttered, the lights dim, and the four-legged sidekick steals the scene.
Pop culture animals
Famous fictional pets
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters A, B, H, T.
DOGS OF THE SCREEN
One is ASTRO.
ASTRO · BLUE · HOOCH · TOTO
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The park bench where you watch the dogs zip around, each with a different coat and temperament.
Dog breeds
Words preceding a common suffix
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, R.
___ TERRIER
One is BORDER.
BORDER · BOSTON · BULL · RAT
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
GODDESSDIVA · ICON · LEGEND · QUEEN
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Reveal the green group
ELEMENTS OF A CLASSIC “MOM” TATTOOARROW · HEART · MOM · RIBBON
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Reveal the blue group
DOGS OF THE SCREENASTRO · BLUE · HOOCH · TOTO
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Reveal the violet group
___ TERRIERBORDER · BOSTON · BULL · RAT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 14, 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 14, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 14, 2025?
NYT Connections on June 14, 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 14, 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 #734?
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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