NYT Connections#761
Monday, June 2, 2025
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NYT Connections June 2 2025 Hints and Answer

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-06-02! 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
Features
Daily Challenge • Hints & Solutions • Archive Available • Spoiler-Free

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 2 June 2025 [#761]

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

Yellow EXPEDITION

Green HOLD DEAR

Blue WORDS WHOSE ONLY VOWEL IS “Y”

Purple NAMES ENDING IN “K” PLUS WORD

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
EXPEDITION - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
HOLD DEAR - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
WORDS WHOSE ONLY VOWEL IS “Y” - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
NAMES ENDING IN “K” PLUS WORD - This purple category contains words related to this theme.
💡 Tip: Try the easier hints first, then progress to harder ones if you need more help!

NYT Connections Answers for 2 June 2025

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

Yellow

EXPEDITION

ODYSSEY
JOURNEY
VOYAGE
QUEST

Green

HOLD DEAR

TREASURE
VALUE
ESTEEM
PRIZE

Blue

WORDS WHOSE ONLY VOWEL IS “Y”

SPHYNX
MYRRH
NYMPH
RHYTHM

Purple

NAMES ENDING IN “K” PLUS WORD

MARKDOWN
JACKPOT
FRANKINCENSE
NICKNAME

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