If you’re here, you’re probably deep into your NYT Connections daily word game rituals, and Connections is likely at the top of your list. Happy Friday, Connectors! The weekend is almost here, and we’ve got one more grid to knock out before we coast into Saturday with our streaks still going strong.
Let’s get into today’s game: Friday, June 13th’s NYT Connections puzzle. Whether you’re stuck on your third guess or just want to verify your instincts before committing, we’ve got all the help you need—from gentle nudges to the full solution.
How To Play NYT Connections
For the uninitiated, Connections is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times. The goal? Group 16 seemingly unrelated words into four categories of four. These connections can be based on anything—synonyms, themes, pop culture references, or wordplay. You get four chances to make mistakes, so tread carefully!
Each group has a color:
- Yellow – Easiest
- Green – Easy to moderate
- Blue – Tricky
- Purple – Usually the hardest, often involves wordplay
Also read: Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for June 13, 2025
Today’s Puzzle: June 13th — The Word Grid
Today’s 16 words:
DOG, LITTLE SPOON, IRIS, WATER BOTTLE, TOO CLOSE, LENS, BENT, ROD, CONE, ONE WEEK, POTATO, POINT OF VIEW, ANGLE, CUP, CLOSING TIME, SCOOP
Like many puzzles before it, this grid mixes visual cues, music references, and even a bit of culinary flair
Nyt Connections Hints For Each Group (Scroll slowly!)
One Word From Each Group (Still Need a Push?)
If you’re still circling the grid without a clear direction, here’s one word from each group to help you get started:
Today’s Connections Categories
Here’s the moment of truth. These were the categories for today’s puzzle:
- 🟨 Perspective
- 🟩 Seen at an ice cream shop
- 🟦 Hit songs of 1998
- 🟪 Hot _____
Also read: Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer for #1455 on June 13, 2025
Today’s NYT Connections Answers for June 13
Here’s how the words grouped together:
- 🟨 Perspective – ANGLE, BENT, LENS, POINT OF VIEW
- 🟩 Seen at an ice cream shop – CONE, CUP, LITTLE SPOON, SCOOP
- 🟦 Hit songs of 1998 – CLOSING TIME, IRIS, ONE WEEK, TOO CLOSE
- 🟪 Hot _____ – DOG, POTATO, ROD, WATER BOTTLE
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Today’s Solving Experience
This puzzle had just the right level of variety to keep things fresh. Personally, the blue group jumped out to me. “ONE WEEK” is unmistakably a 1998 classic from Barenaked Ladies (anyone else still rattle off those rapid-fire lyrics?), and “CLOSING TIME” immediately locked in the timeframe. That gave away IRIS and TOO CLOSE shortly after.
The green category was the easiest: from SCOOP to LITTLE SPOON, it practically scooped itself into place. After all, we’ve all stared longingly into an ice cream counter before.
The yellow group took a second longer. POINT OF VIEW helped me crack that one open, and LENS soon followed. Finally, the purple group—“hot” wordplay—felt like a fun finale. HOT DOG and HOT POTATO are classics, but HOT ROD and HOT WATER BOTTLE sealed the deal.
Also read: Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer for #1455 on June 13, 2025
Final Thoughts
A tidy win for the end of the week. No mistakes on my board today! It was one of those rare games where everything fell into place smoothly—perhaps the puzzle gods were smiling upon us ahead of the weekend.
Here’s my grid:
That extends my streak to 108 games and counting. Remember, whether you’re winning or learning, it’s all about enjoying the process.
