Issue #779 Tue 29 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 29, 2025
A steady day for the grid, with a few clusters requiring a second look at how words function in context. The paths remain clear enough for those who keep a steady pace.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A neon sign flickering outside a shop window, promising a lower price for the items inside.
Retail and commerce
Synonyms for a reduced cost
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters D, P, S.
DISCOUNT
One is DEAL.
DEAL · PROMOTION · SALE · SPECIAL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A persistent mosquito at a picnic or a colleague who just won't stop talking in the hallway.
Interpersonal dynamics
Synonyms for causing annoyance
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, N, R, S.
IRRITATE
One is BUG.
BUG · NETTLE · RUFFLE · STEAM
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A quiet table in a dim room where a single chip slides across the felt.
Gambling terminology
Words describing specific player decisions
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, F, R.
POKER ACTIONS
One is CALL.
CALL · CHECK · FOLD · RAISE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The rhythm of a bicycle tire filling with air or the motion of your arm at the gym.
Physical objects and actions
Words sharing a common transitive verb
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, F, G, I.
THINGS YOU CAN PUMP
One is BRAKES.
BRAKES · FIST · GAS · IRON
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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
DISCOUNTDEAL · PROMOTION · SALE · SPECIAL
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Reveal the green group
IRRITATEBUG · NETTLE · RUFFLE · STEAM
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Reveal the blue group
POKER ACTIONSCALL · CHECK · FOLD · RAISE
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Reveal the violet group
THINGS YOU CAN PUMPBRAKES · FIST · GAS · IRON
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 29, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for July 29, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 29, 2025?
NYT Connections on July 29, 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 29, 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 #779?
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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