Issue #788 Thu 7 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 7, 2025
Today's grid requires a discerning eye to separate the direct associations from the more oblique wordplay pairings. Expect a steady, methodical pace as the themes reveal themselves.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The blinking cursor in a blank document, waiting for a prompt that never arrives.
Computing terminology
Synonyms for interface interactions
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, D, H, S.
MOUSE ACTIONS
One is CLICK.
CLICK · DRAG · HOVER · SCROLL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A neglected sheet of paper left on the desk with a single, clean hole in the corner.
Physical actions
Synonyms for creating an opening
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, P.
PERFORATE
One is BORE.
BORE · PIERCE · POKE · PUNCH
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The silhouette of a figure against the moon, where the head tapers to two distinct peaks.
Pop culture archetypes
Shared physical characteristics
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, D, E, V.
ONES WITH POINTY EARS
One is BATMAN.
BATMAN · DEVIL · ELF · VULCAN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The hushed silence of center court before the serve, watching the final score go up on the board.
Tennis history
Proper nouns sharing a professional achievement
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, G, K, S.
WIMBLEDON WINNERS
One is BORG.
BORG · GRAF · KING · SINNER
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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MOUSE ACTIONSCLICK · DRAG · HOVER · SCROLL
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PERFORATEBORE · PIERCE · POKE · PUNCH
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ONES WITH POINTY EARSBATMAN · DEVIL · ELF · VULCAN
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WIMBLEDON WINNERSBORG · GRAF · KING · SINNER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 7, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for August 7, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 7, 2025?
NYT Connections on August 7, 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 August 7, 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 #788?
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