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Connectionsis back with another challenging collection of sixteen words to sort. You have only four mess ups before you lose this word-sorting game, and you need to put all the words into four mystery categories without any additional clues.
But today’s puzzle is even more difficult than therules of how to playConnectionsmake it sound. This one has some difficult words, and some seem to fit into multiple categories. But this article is here to help you if you are stuck and running out of tries.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #403 for July 04, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Heart, Flash, Match, Square, Round, Plaza, Ritz, Fire, Sparkles, Dazzle, Court, Contest, Yard, Skull, Bout, and Pomp.
What is the Definition of Ritz?
Ritz is not just the name of a cracker or an expensive hotel. It is also an “ostentatious or pretentious display,” according to Dictionary.com. It can also be used as slang that mean to snub someone or something.
What is the Definition of Bout?
A bout can mean several things. Usually it means a contest of might, like a wrestling bout. It can also mean a period of time, as in a bout of illness. The last definition is “a turn at work or any action,” as in “a going and returning across a field, as in mowing or reaping,” according to Dictionary.com.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you are stuck today, you can find a lot of helpful hints in the sections below. Each section contains spoilers, general hints, or category clues for thischallenging puzzle game.
- Skull and Sparkles go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:An outdoor area not meant for anything specific.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisOpen Space.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Court, Plaza, Square, Yard.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:One fight in the ring.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisBoxing Unit.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bout, Contest, Match, Round.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisPC puzzle game:Glitter and glam!
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisGlitziness.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Dazzle, Flash, Pomp, Ritz.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Other things you could put in this category: Moon, Smiley Face, Eggplant.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisEmoji.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Fire, Heart, Skull, Sparkles.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #403 for June 10, 2025
If you want to see the full answer for today’sNew York Times GamesConnections, you can find it in the section below. Press the Read More button to see all four categories and what goes in each one.
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