Connectionsis a short, daily word puzzle game by the New York Times Games. to win, you need to figure out which words go in which of the mystery categories. And you don’t have many tries to get it all right.
If you already knowhow to playConnectionswell, you know how easy it can be to get stuck. In the article below, you will find all sorts of helpful hints to get you through the puzzle today with a win.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #556 for June 15, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Tackle, Teapot, Hold, Onion, Short, Field, Stout, Hedge, Handle, Sour, Trade, Capitol, Bitter, Chrome, Manage, Bock.
What is the Definition of Bock?
A bock is “a strong, dark beer traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption the following spring,” according to Dictionary.com.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you need a hint or two, you can find tons in the sections below. Open up each of the sections below to see a difficult clue or spoiler for thisminimalist puzzle game.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of the categories are about software or programs for computers.
None of the categories are about different kinds of plants or places for plant life.
- Chrome and Onion go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:To take care of.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisDeal With.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Field, Handle, Manage, Tackle.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer for thisfree-to-play game:Fermented hops with different flavors.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisStyles of Beer.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bitter, Bock, Sour, Stout.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Playing the stock market.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisInvestment Verbs.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hedge, Hold, Short, Trade.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer for thismind-boggling puzzle game:All four of these words can be followed by the same four-letter word to make four common things.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis____ Dome.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Capitol, Chrome, Onion, Teapot.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #556 for May 31, 2025
If you want the full answer to theNew York TimesConnectionsfor today, you can find it below. Inside the expandable section below are all the categories and the words that go in each one.
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