Connectionsis back with yet another collection of challenging words to sort. In order to win, you need to figure out which of the sixteen words goes in which of the four mystery categories, and you only have a handful of mistakes you can make before you lose.
Today’s puzzle is even more challenging than therules ofConnectionsmight suggest; the words in this one seem to fit into multiple places. If you need help with puzzle #451, you can find all sorts of helpful hints, spoilers, and more in the article below.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #451 for May 23, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Cater, Bowl, Thow, Star, Caret, Trace, Crate, Hash, Shred, Bed, Brace, Touch, Plan, Hint, Collar,andHost.
What is the Definition of Caret?
A caret is this little thing on the keyboard: ^. It’s used to indicate where something should be added when editing a written work. For example, you could use it if a word is obviously missing in a sentence. CARET is also a popular management software designed specifically for lawyers.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you want a helpful hint or two for today’schallenging puzzle gamecalledConnections, check out the sections below. Each one hides hints, spoilers, and other helpful tips to get you closer to today’s answer.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these categories are about rhyming words or words made with similar letters or starting with the same letter.
None of the categories in this puzzle are about throwing objects in sports.
- Hash and Star are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Just a tiny bit, the smallest amount.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisVery Small Amount.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Hint, Shred, Touch, Trace.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:Things needed to welcome a new, fuzzy member of the family.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisPuppy Purchases.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bed, Bowl, Collar, Crate.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisHelp Put On a Party.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Cater, Host, Plan, Throw.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thispuzzle game:Keys, symbols. Typing.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisSymbols on a Keyboard.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Brace, Caret, Hash, Star.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #451 for July 16, 2025
If you want to see the full answer to theConnectionspuzzle for today, open up the expandable section below. Inside, you’ll find all four categories and all the words that go in each for thismobile-friendly puzzle game.
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