TheConnectionspuzzle challenges you to group words into four categories based on connections between each of them. This puzzle game tests your ability to spot subtle patterns, offering a rewarding mental workout for puzzle enthusiasts. Whether you are new to puzzle games or not, you might find this word game to be a big challenge.
This article is designed to assist you at every stage of solving it as long as you already knowhow to playConnections. It includes general hints to point you in the right direction and more specific spoilers for those who need a little extra help.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #607 for July 23, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today includes the words:Blue, Velvet, Run, Tire, Lead, Balloon, Eraser, Head, Bull, Lamp, Cross, Wishes, Direct, Galosh, Earring,andHerring.
What is the Definition of Galosh?
A galosh is “a waterproof overshoe, especially a high one,” according to Dictionary.com. They are pretty commonly made from rubber or plastic.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you need a little help, or a lot, for thischallenging puzzle game, you may find all sorts of hints and spoilers in the sections below. Open each one up with the “Read More” button below the header of the item you want to see.
- Herring and Velvet are in the same group.
- Lamp and Blue are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:To pilot, to be in the front ranks of.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBe In Charge Of.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Direct, Head, Lead, Run.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:All four of these items are usually made from the same plant.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisThings Made of Rubber.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Balloon, Eraser, Galosh, Tire.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Items associated with one of the manycharacters that sing in a Disney classic.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisAssociated with the Genie inAladdin.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Blue, Earring, Lamp, Wishes.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All four of these words can follow the same color word to make four common things.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisRed ____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bull, Cross, Herring, Velvet.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #607 for June 23, 2025
Searching for the whole answer to thisbrowser-based puzzle game? Inside the expandable section below, you can find just that; it will include all the categories and which words belong in which of those groups.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times GamesConnectionswebsite, available on almost any device with a browser.
