NYT Connections#814
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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NYT Connections July 31 2025 Hints and Answer

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-07-31! Need help solving the puzzle? We've got category clues and the full solution. Play smarter!

Game Type
NYT Connections
Answer Length
16 words, 4 groups

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you group 16 words into 4 categories of 4 words each. The categories have different difficulty levels indicated by colors: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).

Welcome to NYT Connections! Ready to find the hidden connections? Whether you need a gentle hint or the complete solution, we've got you covered. Discover the themes that link these 16 words and master today's puzzle with our comprehensive guide.

NYT Connections Tips & Strategies

  • Start with the most obvious connections first (usually Yellow)
  • Look for proper nouns, plural forms, or common categories
  • Be careful with red herrings - words that seem to fit multiple groups
  • The Purple group often involves wordplay, puns, or very specific themes
  • If you're stuck, try thinking about what words have in common beyond their literal meaning

NYT Connections Hints for 31 July 2025 [#814]

Need a nudge in the right direction? Use these hints to help solve today's puzzle.

Yellow FIRST ___

Green SECOND ___

Blue THIRD ___

Purple LAST ___

Spoiler Alert!

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

General Connections Tips

Learn the strategies to master NYT Connections puzzles

How to play NYT Connections?
Game Rules
NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you need to find groups of four words that share something in common. Each group has a specific theme or category. You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends. The categories range from straightforward to very tricky wordplay.
What are the difficulty levels in NYT Connections?
Strategy Tips
The four groups are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green (easy), Blue (medium), and Purple (hardest). Purple often involves wordplay, puns, or very obscure connections.
What is the Yellow category theme?
Yellow Group
FIRST ___ - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
SECOND ___ - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
THIRD ___ - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
LAST ___ - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

NYT Connections Answers for 31 July 2025

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

Yellow

FIRST ___

NATIONS
RESPONDER
LADY
AID

Green

SECOND ___

NATURE
FIDDLE
GUESS
COMING

Blue

THIRD ___

ROCK
EYE
PARTY
RAIL

Purple

LAST ___

STRAW
LAUGH
RESORT
SUPPER

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