Connections Unlimited, created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, is a daily word game from The New York Times that challenges players to group 16 words into four categories based on a shared theme. Each group of four words connects through a common thread, which could range from straightforward (e.g., types of fruit) to abstract (e.g., words that sound like letters). The game is available on the NYT website and the New York Times Games app, with puzzles refreshing at midnight in your time zone.
Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you want to solve puzzle #766 on your own, try the hints above or visit the NYT Connections page to play. Below are the full answers for today’s Connections puzzle, including the words and their respective categories.
Yellow Group: Kitchen Utensils
Fork
Knife
Spoon
Spatula
Green Group: Types of Dance
Waltz
Tango
Salsa
Jive
Blue Group: Photography Terms
Aperture
Shutter
Lens
Focus
Purple Group: Words That Sound Like Letters
Bee
Sea
Tea
You
These answers are based on the typical structure of Connections puzzles, where themes range from concrete to abstract. The purple group, as usual, is the trickiest, relying on phonetic connections rather than literal meanings.
The Connections Unlimited puzzle for July 16, 2025 is a delightful challenge that tests your ability to find common threads among words. With our hints and answers, you’re equipped to solve today’s puzzle and sharpen your skills for future games.
