If you’ve already made your NYT Connections coffee and still can’t crack today’s Connections puzzle, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The New York Times’ Connections game has steadily grown into a daily ritual for thousands of puzzle lovers, offering just enough challenge to make your brain sweat (but in a good way). And as always, we’re here to help if you’re stuck.
In this post, you’ll get subtle hints to help nudge you toward the answers, followed by a full spoiler breakdown if you’d rather jump ahead to the solution. So whether you’re trying to preserve your streak or just curious, we’ve got everything you need to tackle Connections #730.
What Is NYT Connections?
Connections is a word-association game launched by the New York Times where you’re presented with a grid of 16 words. Your task is to divide them into four groups of four, with each group sharing a common thread. The trick? Many of the words seem like they could go together, but only one set is truly correct.
Each group has a color difficulty level:
- Yellow: Easy
- Green: Medium
- Blue: Hard
- Purple: Most Difficult
You’re allowed four wrong guesses, so choose wisely. One wrong connection can send your brain into a tailspin, but rearranging or shuffling the words might help spot hidden links.
Also read: NYT Strands Hints & Answers for June 10, 2025 (Game #464 )
Today’s NYT Connections Hints
Still trying to solve it on your own? Here are general category clues to guide your thinking without giving it all away:
- Yellow: Someone who helps settle disputes.
- Green: Tools often used in Microsoft Word.
- Blue: Throwback words from the ’80s.
- Purple: All share the same second word.
Today’s Categories Revealed
Want a little more help? Here are the official categories for today’s puzzle:
- Arbitrate
- Things you can insert in a document
- ’80s Slang
- ___ Duty
Each one ties together four seemingly unrelated words—but it makes perfect sense once you see it.
NYT Connections Answers Today
Spoiler alert! If you just want to see the correct groupings and be on your way, here they are:
Arbitrate
- CHAIR
- JUDGE
- MEDIATE
- MODERATE
These are all roles or actions related to resolving disputes or overseeing discussions fairly.
Things You Can Insert in a Document
- CHART
- IMAGE
- TABLE
- TEXT BOX
Anyone familiar with Word or Google Docs knows these are common tools for formatting and adding visual content.
’80s Slang
- CHILL
- PSYCH
- RADICAL
- WORD
Related:
Throw on your leg warmers and cue up a cassette—these slang terms are totally tubular, and definitely from the Reagan-era vocabulary vault.
___ Duty
- CIVIC
- CUSTOMS
- HEAVY
- JURY
Each of these forms a common phrase when followed by the word “Duty.” A clever set that’s easy to miss if you’re not thinking phrasally.
Also read: Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for June 10, 2025
Final Thoughts
Today’s puzzle wasn’t the toughest Connections we’ve seen lately, but that purple set may have tripped up a few players. “CHAIR” and “TABLE” could easily lure you into thinking furniture was involved, while “HEAVY” and “RADICAL” might’ve sent your brain into completely different directions. That’s the beauty (and frustration) of Connections: the misdirection is half the fun.
If you didn’t guess all four sets correctly today, don’t sweat it. You’ll get a fresh puzzle tomorrow and another chance to prove your mental mettle. And of course, we’ll be back with more hints and solutions right here.
