Connections Unlimited, created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, debuted in June 2023 and quickly became the second-most-played game in The New York Times’ Games section. Available on web browsers and mobile devices, the game tasks players with identifying common threads among 16 words to form four groups of four.
Ready for the solutions? Below are the full answers for today’s Connections puzzle (#706). If you’d rather not see the answers yet, skip this section and try the hints above first. Here’s the breakdown:
Yellow Group: Hammer, Screwdriver, Wrench, Pliers
Theme: Tools you’d find in a toolbox.
Green Group: Read, Nap, Stroll, Meditate
Theme: Relaxing activities to unwind.
Blue Group: Bark, Meow, Hiss, Growl
Theme: Sounds animals make in a pet store.
Purple Group: Ridge, Vale, Glen, Hollow
Theme: Words that can follow Green to form a place name (e.g., Green Ridge).
The Connections Unlimited puzzle for May 17, 2025 (#706) is a delightful mix of straightforward and tricky themes, perfect for both newbies and seasoned players. Whether you solved it in a flash or needed our hints, we hope this guide enhanced your experience.