TheConnectionspuzzle for today is quite the challenge. Just like all the other puzzles before it, today’s brings in sixteen seemingly unconnected words for you to put into four categories. But today, theNew York Times Gamesisn’t pulling any punches, and many people who head to the site today will be looking for a clue or two to help keep their win streaks alive. If you are in need of hints, spoilers, or the whole answer, you can find it in the article below.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #217 for May 22, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:JACK, CHECK, TIGHT, ROB, JEAN, BUCK, BILL, SWIPE, TOM, TAB, SHORT, PINCH, STEAL, PANT, BULL,andINVOICE.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 29, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisThings to Pay.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BILL, CHECK, INVOICE, TAB.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 21, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisThieve.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:PINCH, ROB, STEAL, SWIPE.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thischallenging puzzle game that can make you smarter:

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 09, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisMale Animals.

The four words for this group in thisbrowser-based puzzleare:BUCK, BILL, JACK, TOM.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisiPhone-friendly mobile game:

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for August 03, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisLegwear, in the Singular.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:JEAN, PANT, SHORT, TIGHT.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #217

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