Connections Unlimited is a daily word association game available for free on the New York Times website and mobile apps. Players face a 4x4 grid of 16 words and must group them into four categories of four, each connected by a shared theme. The categories are color-coded by difficulty:
Yellow: Easiest
Green: Moderately easy
Blue: Challenging
Purple: Most difficult
Released at midnight in your time zone, Connections is a mental workout that blends logic and creativity, making it a hit among fans of Wordle and other NYT puzzles. If puzzle #711 has you stumped, our hints and answers will help you solve it while preserving the fun.
Ready to crack puzzle #711? Below are the answers for today’s NYT Connections, organized by category. Try solving first to avoid spoilers, as the New York Times warns that hints and comments may reveal key details.
Yellow Group: Party Supplies
Words: Balloon, Banner, Confetti, Streamer
Explanation: These items are commonly used to decorate or enhance a celebratory event like a birthday or wedding.
Green Group: Types of Dance Moves
Words: Jive, Spin, Step, Twist
Explanation: These are actions or moves associated with various dance styles, from ballroom to freestyle.
Blue Group: Marketing Terms
Words: Brand, Campaign, Pitch, Slogan
Explanation: These terms are commonly used in the marketing and advertising industry.
Purple Group: Things Associated with Star
Words: Dust, Fish, Gazer, Ship
Explanation: Each word can be paired with star to form a compound word or phrase
These categories follow the typical Connections structure, with yellow being straightforward and purple relying on a wordplay twist, as seen in puzzles like #707 and #709.
Obsessed with Connections Unlimited? You’re in good company! The Connections Companion for May 22, 2025, is live, where you can share your solve grid and compare scores with others. On X, players post daily about their triumphs, like achieving a reverse rainbow (solving purple to yellow), or frustrations with tricky categories.