Connectionsis here to challenge your mind with a new puzzle. If you want to win this one, you will need to figure out what the connections between all sixteen words are, and which ones go together in groups.
If you knowhow to playConnectionswell, you know how difficult these puzzles can get. Lucky for you, if you need some help, you have found it. This article is filled to the brim with all sorts of helpful clues, category help, and even spoilers.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #554 for Jun 14, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Light Bulb, Snowball, Ham, Chicken, Pillow, Yodel, Bar, Food, Knock-Knock, Walkie-Talkie, Ding Dong, Water Ballon, Satellite, Devil Dog, AM,andHoho.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Need a hint or two for thischallenging puzzle game? you’re able to find a number of different types of clues and spoilers in each of the expandable sections below, all covered up so you don’t spoil too much for yourself.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these groups focus on compound words, two-word phrases, or anything similar to that.
None of the categories are about noises to get someone’s attention.
- Chicken and Knock-Knock go in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Listening to broadcasts with a ____.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisTypes of Radio.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:AM, Ham, Satellite, Walkie-Talkie.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Type of battle games for kids.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisKinds of Play Fights.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Food, Pillow, Snowball, Water Balloon.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thismobile puzzle game:Like Little Debbie.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisSnack Cakes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Devil Dog, Ding Dong, Hoho, Yodel.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Other things you could put into this category: Puns, Your Mama.
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisClassic Joke Staples.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in theNew York TimesConnectionsisClassic Joke Staples.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bar, Chicken, Knock-Knock, Light Bulb.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #554 for Jul 19, 2025
If you just want to see the full answer for today’s puzzle, check out the expandable section below. Inside it, you can find all the categories and which words go in them for thispuzzle game similar toWordle.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
