Connections returns to test your problem-solving skills. In this game, you are presented with a mix of sixteen random words, which you must categorize appropriately, but you have a limited number of attempts to achieve the correct answer. If you find yourself puzzled, you can access numerous hints, tips, and other resources in the article below. However, specific gameplay rules for Connections are not provided here.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #693 for May 4, 2025
The latest Connections puzzle features the following words: Chewy, Noodle, Cars, Darth, Jam, Boba, Tough, Shred, Solo, Dry, Sugar, Bluto, Tea, Genus, Stringy, and Milk.
Definition of Bluto
Bluto is a notorious villain from the classic series Popeye the Sailor Man, though that fact may not assist you in solving the puzzle.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you’re looking for assistance, there are plenty of hints and spoilers available for today’s Connections game. You can explore them by clicking on the «Read More» link that follows each hint.
General Hints for the Connections Puzzle
1. None of the categories are related to Star Wars characters.
2. Cars and Genus belong in the same group.
3. Shred and Solo are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are hints for the yellow category in this puzzle game: This steak is burnt, overdone.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The yellow category in Connections corresponds to Qualities of Overcooked Meat.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer for the yellow category in Connections is Qualities of Overcooked Meat.
The four words included in this grouping are: Chewy, Dry, Stringy, Tough.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are hints for the green category answer: Play a riff on the axe.
Green Connections Category Answer
The green category in the Connections puzzle is Play Some Electric Guitar.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer for the green category in Connections is Play Some Electric Guitar.
The four words for this group are: Jam, Noodle, Shred, Solo.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Hints for the blue category are: A cold drink with bubbles inside it.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue portion of Connections is Ingredients in Bubble Tea.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer for the blue category in Connections is Ingredients in Bubble Tea.
The four words for this group are: Boba, Milk, Sugar, Tea.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Hints for the purple category involve: Change the first letter of each of these to form a category.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky puzzle in Connections is Planets/Dwarf Planets with First Letter Changed.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer for the purple/tricky category is Planets/Dwarf Planets with First Letter Changed.
The four words for this category in the puzzle are: Bluto, Cars, Darth, Genus.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #693 for May 4, 2025
If you are in search of the complete solution, you can find it below. Expand the section here to see the categories and the words that fit in each for this challenging puzzle game.
- Yellow – Qualities of Overcooked Meat: Chewy, Dry, Stringy, Tough
- Green – Play Some Electric Guitar: Jam, Noodle, Shred, Solo
- Blue – Ingredients in Bubble Tea: Boba, Milk, Sugar, Tea
- Purple – Planets/Dwarf Planets with First Letter Changed: Bluto, Cars, Darth, Genus
Ready to give it a try? You can access the Connections game on the New York Times Games website, which is available on most browsers.
