Issue #760 Thu 10 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 10, 2025
A tidy distribution of four distinct groups makes for a straightforward solve today. The grid relies on literal associations rather than wordplay tricks, rewarding a steady eye for common terminology.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A mechanic leans into the garage, checking the pressure of the rubber against the metal frame.
Automotive engineering
Items composing a singular object
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters H, R, S, T.
PARTS OF A WHEEL
One is HUB.
HUB · RIM · SPOKE · TIRE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The muddy pile of gear left by the back door after a weekend in the woods.
Standardized field attire
Synonyms for visual or material qualities
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, D, F, K.
MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORS
One is CAMO.
CAMO · DRAB · FATIGUE · KHAKI
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
You trace the path of the air through the ceiling, past the rattling metal grate.
Infrastructure and air circulation
Objects facilitating fluid transport
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, E, H, P.
USED IN VENTILATION
One is DUCT.
DUCT · EXHAUST · HOSE · PIPE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Staring at the train tracks as the last car disappears into the distance.
Verbs of missed potential
Synonyms for squandered opportunities
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, L, M, W.
FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITY
One is BLOW.
BLOW · LOSE · MISS · WASTE
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Complete Connections answer
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PARTS OF A WHEELHUB · RIM · SPOKE · TIRE
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MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORSCAMO · DRAB · FATIGUE · KHAKI
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USED IN VENTILATIONDUCT · EXHAUST · HOSE · PIPE
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FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITYBLOW · LOSE · MISS · WASTE
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How hard is NYT Connections on July 10, 2025?
NYT Connections on July 10, 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 July 10, 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 #760?
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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