Welcome back to your daily fix of NYT Connections, the brain-bending puzzle that has us squinting at 16 innocent-looking words and trying to find the sneaky logic that binds them together.
If you’re here for hints, clues, and eventually the answers to Connections #754, you’re in the right place. And remember—spoilers ahead! So scroll carefully if you’re still playing the game.
Let’s dive in!
What is NYT Connections?
If you’re new here: Connections is the New York Times’ clever word grouping game where players must sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a hidden theme. Each set has a difficulty level:
- Green – Easy
- Yellow – Medium
- Blue – Hard
- Purple – Tricky, often idiomatic or lateral
You get 4 mistakes max, so whil
Today’s Words Game #754
Today’s 16 words are:
DRAB, BLOW, MISS, SPOKE, TIRE, DUCT, WASTE, FATIGUE, EXHAUST, RIM, KHAKI, HOSE, LOSE, PIPE, HUB, CAMO
These seem like a random bunch at first glance—but trust me, the connections are there. Some are subtle, and some are as loud as a foghorn.
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Today NYT Connections Hints for July 4
Hint 1: Group Clues
Need a nudge in the right direction? Here’s a light hint for each group:
- Yellow: These are circular car components
- Green: Think army clothing and colors
- Blue: These help air or gas travel
- Purple: Regrettable missed chances
Hint 2: Group Themes
If you’re trying to group them but want to avoid outright spoilers, here’s what each color group is generally about:
- Yellow – Parts that you’ll find on or around a wheel.
- Green – Descriptors used for military-style attire.
- Blue – Items commonly found in HVAC systems or anything involving ventilation.
- Purple – Words associated with failing to capitalize on opportunities.
Got your guesses ready?
Today’s NYT Connections Answers for July, 4
Alright, here come the spoilers. Scroll no further if you want to figure it out on your own!
YELLOW: Parts of a Wheel
- HUB, RIM, SPOKE, TIRE
These were all literal pieces of a wheel. If you’re a cyclist or car enthusiast, this one may have come easily. A clean mechanical category—no tricks here.
GREEN: Military Clothing Descriptors
- CAMO, DRAB, FATIGUE, KHAKI
This one might have caused a moment’s pause. We all know “camo” and “khaki,” but “drab” and “fatigue” took some extra mental steps. Still, once you see it, it clicks. Think army surplus store.
BLUE: Used in Ventilation
- DUCT, EXHAUST, HOSE, PIPE
All four are conduits that channel air, gas, or fumes. “Exhaust” might have thrown some players off if they were thinking of tiredness rather than fumes.
PURPLE: Fail to Take Advantage Of, As an Opportunity
- BLOW, LOSE, MISS, WASTE
This was a tough one if you didn’t shift your mindset from literal meanings to idiomatic usage. All four can relate to missed chances—like blowing a lead, missing a shot, wasting a chance, or losing your moment.
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Difficulty Rating and Thoughts
My rating: 2/5 – Easier than average
My score: Flawless victory – No mistakes!
Today’s puzzle felt refreshingly fair. The categories were logical, and the clues didn’t feel like riddles wrapped in enigma. Even the purple group—usually the game’s trickiest—was pretty accessible thanks to the common thread of lost opportunities.
That said, the Green group could trip up players unfamiliar with military slang or less common terms like “drab” and “fatigue.” But overall? A smooth, satisfying solve.
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Join Us Again Tomorrow
That wraps up today’s puzzle breakdown. Whether you solved it in seconds or sweated through your last guess, thanks for playing along!
Tomorrow brings another set of 16 brain-twisters, and we’ll be right here with hints and answers if you need them.
