Connectionsis a short daily word puzzle game from the New York Times Games that pits you against sixteen seemingly-random words. But today’s puzzle is much more challenging than the rules ofhow to playConnectionsmake it sound; these particular sixteen words will be difficult to put into the proper categories. If you are stuck and running out of mistakes, you might be looking for a hand. In this article, you can find general hints, category spoilers and clue, and even the whole answer if you want to see it.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #331 for Jul 31, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Snap, Wrap, Trap, Clap, Bob, Bun, Yap, Tap, Applause, Golf, Drinks, Chops, Hero, Kisser, Funding,andRoll.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #331 for July 21, 2025

If you want some helpful hints for today’schallenging word puzzle game, you can check out the different sections below. Each contains a different kind of hint to help you through today’sConnections.

  1. Golf and Funding go in the same category.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Best outside for your sandwich.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisDeli Bread Options.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bun, Hero, Roll, Wrap.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer for thismobile-friendly puzzle game:All four of these words are a slang term for the same body part.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSlang for Mouth.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Chops, Kisser, Trap, Yap.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:A human metronome, perhaps. To keep time.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisKeep Rhythm with Music.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bob, Clap, Snap, Tap.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Each of these words can follow the same two-word phrase to make a common phrase.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisRound of ____.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Applause, Drinks, Funding, Golf.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #331 for Jun 12, 2025

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