Hey Connectors! I hope your week is going strong and you’re riding high on the vibes of a few puzzle victories in a row. If not, no worries—I’m here to help guide you through today’s NYT Connections puzzle with hints, category reveals, and answers. No spoilers until you’re ready!
I played today’s puzzle with a fresh cup of coffee and the morning sun beaming through my window. There’s something about these 16 little words that make waking up early feel a little more like a mission. Think of this column as your support squad—because no one likes to hit the “you’re out of moves” screen.
If you’re new to the game or need a refresher…
How To Play NYT Connections
Every day, you’re presented with a 4×4 grid of 16 words. Your job? Find the hidden NYT Connections and organize the words into four groups of four. The trick is that some words might seem to fit more than one category, so you’ll need to think carefully.
Each group is color-coded by difficulty:
- 🟨 Yellow: Easiest
- 🟩 Green: Moderate
- 🟦 Blue: Challenging
- 🟪 Purple: Tricky wordplay
You get four strikes, so use your guesses wisely. Shuffle those words if they’re not clicking—that’s helped me more than once.
Also read: Today’s Wordle Hints, Clues and Answer for Puzzle #1424 on May 13
Today’s 16 Words
Here’s what you’re working with today:
BAZAAR, SUPREME, VACUUM, VEGGIE, EVERGREEN, BATHROOM, FAIR, HAWAIIAN, PIPE, INFRARED, PLAIN, OUTLET, MARIGOLD, MARKET, DRY, QUICKSILVER
Hints For Today’s Connections May 13, 2025
🟨 Yellow group — Where you can spend your money. Think shopping spots, from local markets to big-name bargain stops.
🟩 Green group — Types of pizza. You know, the classics (and maybe the controversial ones—yes, pineapple, we see you).
🟦 Blue group — These words share something colorful… literally. Think shades and hues.
🟪 Purple group — Add the word “cleaner” after these and it’ll all start to make sense.
Want To See Just The Categories?
Okay, you’re getting warmer! Let’s reveal the categories without the words just yet:
- Yellow group — Places to shop
- Green group — Pizza varieties
- Blue group — Words ending with color names
- Purple group — Words that go with “cleaner”
If you’re ready to see the full answers, scroll below the line. But if you’re still solving, now’s the time to pause!
Today’s Connections Answers for May 13,2025
🟨 Places to shop — BAZAAR, FAIR, MARKET, OUTLET
🟩 Pizza varieties — HAWAIIAN, PLAIN, SUPREME, VEGGIE
🟦 Ending with color names — EVERGREEN, INFRARED, MARIGOLD, QUICKSILVER
🟪 ____ cleaner — BATHROOM, DRY, PIPE, VACUUM
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Personal Notes & Commentary
Today was a fun one—not too brutal, and with a nice rhythm. I started with the yellows. MARKET and BAZAAR popped right out, and from there, FAIR and OUTLET fell into place.
Next up were the pizzas. VEGGIE and HAWAIIAN were my anchors here, and SUPREME felt like a giveaway. I hesitated a second on PLAIN, but it made the most sense.
With half the board cleared, I was staring down MARIGOLD, EVERGREEN, and INFRARED—color-coded clues were obvious now. That left QUICKSILVER as the wildcard, and it fit perfectly with the theme.
The final four were trickier until I looked at the words and thought about household chores: VACUUM cleaner, PIPE cleaner, BATHROOM cleaner, DRY cleaner—and boom, the puzzle was done!
Also read: ‘Quordle’ Hints and Answers for Tuesday, May 13 (Puzzle #1205)
Final Thoughts
Another win! That’s 77 in a row for me, and yes—I’m bragging just a little. Not to jinx myself, but this one felt smooth. If you struggled, don’t worry. Some puzzles hit differently depending on your experiences, vocabulary, or even your mood.
A small shoutout to the word SUPREME, which makes me crave a pizza run. And if you’re wondering—yes, I’m team pineapple.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for more hints and answers. And hey, why not invite a friend into the game? Everything’s more fun with a rival or partner.
