Stuck on today’s NYT Connections puzzle? Don’t worry—we’ve got your back! Below you’ll find some helpful hints and, if you scroll further, the full set of answers for Connections Game #678 for Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Just a friendly reminder: spoilers ahead! So if you’re still trying to crack the categories on your own, this is your final chance to turn back before the answers are revealed.
How Does the Connections Game Work?
For those who are new to the Connections puzzle or need a quick refresher: the game gives you 16 seemingly unrelated words, and your task is to group them into four categories of four words each. These categories could range from synonyms, themes, or pop culture references, to puns or numbers.
The game escalates in difficulty:
- Yellow – the easiest group (usually very straightforward)
- Green – slightly trickier
- Blue – more abstract
- Purple – the hardest, often involving wordplay or niche knowledge
Today’s NYT Connections Hints
Still want to solve it yourself, but need a gentle nudge? Try these clues to guide your thinking without spoiling the actual groupings just yet.
Group 1 Hint: How we communicate ideas
Think about situations where someone is delivering information to an audience—this could be formal or informal. Maybe it’s something you’d hear in a classroom, at a conference, or even during a campaign rally.
Think: Public speaking styles or formats.
Group 2 Hint: Words used to describe deserts
This group is focused on characteristics you’d associate with a desert. Not just sand, but also the feel, the atmosphere, and the landscape.
Think: Harsh climates, wide open spaces, and sun-scorched terrains.
Group 3 Hint: Nicknames for man’s best friend
This group contains informal or shortened names of dog breeds. These are the terms dog lovers might casually use at the dog park, rather than their full breed names.
Think: Slang or shorthand names people use when talking about dogs.
Group 4 Hint: Three-digit identities
Each word in this group is associated with a number—specifically, three-digit numbers. Some might be obvious, some are coded references. It’s a fun mix of pop culture, history, and maybe even classroom lingo.
Think: Numbers that represent people, things, or concepts.
Take One More Look at the Puzzle
Before we give away the answers, now’s a good time to go back and recheck the 16 words in the puzzle (if you still have it open). Group them based on the hints above, and see if any patterns start to form.
Still stuck? Okay… let’s scroll down for the answers.
Today’s NYT Connections Answers – Saturday, April 19, 2025
Here are the correct groupings for Puzzle #678:
SPOKEN PRESENTATION
Words related to delivering information to an audience:
- ADDRESS
- LECTURE
- SPEECH
- TALK
These are all different types of public speaking. Whether it’s a formal political address, a college lecture, or an everyday talk with your team, these words center around the idea of conveying thoughts verbally.
ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT
Words that describe features of a desert environment:
- DRY
- HOT
- SANDY
- VAST
This category brings to mind the visual and sensory elements of a desert landscape. It’s not just about heat—these words describe the vast emptiness, dryness, and terrain that make up arid regions.
DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Shorthand terms for popular dog breeds:
- BULLY (short for Bulldog)
- CHOW (Chow Chow)
- GOLDEN (Golden Retriever)
- LAB (Labrador Retriever)
If you’re a dog lover, you likely picked up on this one fast. These are the casual terms dog owners often use in everyday conversation. “I have a Lab” sounds a lot more natural than “Labrador Retriever,” doesn’t it?
REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS
Each of these words is famously connected to a 3-digit number:
- CANNABIS (420)
- DEVIL (666)
- INTRO CLASS (101)
- JAMES BOND (007)
This category was definitely the trickiest today. It mixes cultural references, course codes, and symbols. “101” is often used for introductory college courses, “420” is associated with cannabis culture, “666” with the devil, and “007” is the iconic spy James Bond.
Final Thoughts
Today’s puzzle was a delightful balance of straightforward groupings and more subtle associations. If you found the purple category tricky, you weren’t alone—it required thinking outside the box.
The Connections game continues to challenge our brains, expand our vocabulary, and keep our pattern recognition skills sharp. Whether you solved it solo or needed a few hints, the fun is all in the journey!
Come back tomorrow for more hints and answers if you need a helping hand. Until then, happy puzzling!
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