NYT Connections hints and answers for May 19, 2025: Puzzle #707 solutions and clues
Find today’s categories, clues, and complete solution for New York Times’ popular word game, Connections.
The New York Times’ word game "Connections" has quickly become a staple for puzzle lovers and casual gamers alike. With its daily reset and ever-evolving difficulty, Connections challenges players to group 16 seemingly unrelated words into four distinct categories based on shared themes.
Much like Wordle, this puzzle has gained significant popularity on social media platforms. Players often share their results and strategies, building a community around the game. For May 19, 2025, puzzle #707, we’ve gathered helpful hints, tips, and today’s full solution for those seeking a little extra guidance.
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What is NYT Connections and how does it work?
Created with the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, Connections is part of the New York Times’ Games section and is available on both desktop and mobile platforms. Each game presents 16 words that players must organize into four groups of four, with each group sharing a common theme. While some words may appear to belong to multiple categories, only one correct solution exists per puzzle.
To aid players, the puzzle includes color-coded difficulty levels: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most challenging). Players have up to four incorrect guesses before the game ends. Rearranging the words on the board is encouraged to help identify patterns. Like Wordle, the game includes social sharing options, making it easy to compare results with friends.
May 19 hints and full category breakdown
If you're looking for some non-spoiler help, here are the category themes to guide your thinking:
- Yellow: Charity sale
- Green: Seen on a popular board game
- Blue: Found on a large sea animal
- Purple: Body parts
Today’s actual categories, if you need a little more help, are:
- Yellow: Fundraising event
- Green: Spaces on a Monopoly board
- Blue: Features of a toothed whale
- Purple: Homophones for parts of the foot
The correct word groupings for puzzle #707 are:
- Fundraising event: BALL, BENEFIT, FUNCTION, GALA
- Monopoly board spaces: AVENUE, CHANCE, RAILROAD, UTILITY
- Toothed whale features: BLUBBER, FLIPPER, FLUKE, MELON
- Foot homophones: BAWL, HEAL, SOUL, TOW
What’s next for Connections players?
Don’t worry if you didn’t crack today’s puzzle—each day brings a new opportunity to refine your word association skills. The game resets at midnight, offering a fresh challenge daily.
Check back tomorrow for more hints, clues, and full solutions as you continue to sharpen your puzzle-solving abilities. Until then, happy connecting!
