NYT Connections#741
Monday, May 19, 2025
Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Connections May 19 2025 Hints and Answer

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2025-05-19! 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 19 May 2025 [#741]

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

Yellow FUNDRAISING EVENT

Green SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD

Blue FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE

Purple HOMOPHONES OF PARTS OF THE FOOT

Spoiler Alert!

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

General Connections Tips

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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
FUNDRAISING EVENT - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
HOMOPHONES OF PARTS OF THE FOOT - 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 19 May 2025

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

Yellow

FUNDRAISING EVENT

BALL
FUNCTION
BENEFIT
GALA

Green

SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD

CHANCE
UTILITY
AVENUE
RAILROAD

Blue

FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE

MELON
BLUBBER
FLUKE
FLIPPER

Purple

HOMOPHONES OF PARTS OF THE FOOT

BAWL
SOUL
TOW
HEAL

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