Connectionsis back with yet another sixteen words that need to be sorted into four mystery categories. In order to play, you not only need to be familiar with therules of how to playConnections, but you also need to be familiar with all sixteen words and all their definitions. If you are in need of any help with the words, hints to the categories, or even spoilers for the puzzle, you can find it all in the article below.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #208 for July 25, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:KID, ADULT, TOP, TEN, MAX, TEASE, DOZEN, TIMES, RIB, PAIR, PEAK, JOSH, GROSS, KISS, SCORE,andHEIGHT.

What is the Definition of Josh?

While Josh is a man’s name, it also has another meaning. To “josh” means to tease someone good-naturedly.

What is the Definition of Max?

Max is also a name or nickname, but it is also the shorthand for the word maximum.

What is the Definition of Gross?

Gross has several meanings. The first one is something that is unclean. There is another that is 144 of the same objects, as in a dozen dozen. Gross can also deal with the amount of money earned before taxes and deductions, as in gross income or gross domestic product.

What is the Definition of Rib?

Rib can mean both one of the bones in your ribcage, and it can also mean to playfully tease someone.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisinnovative puzzle game:To poke, to needle, to bother, to annoy.

The category for the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisPlayfully Bother.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jul 14, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforward puzzle in thefree mobile game likeWordlecalledConnectionsisPlayfully Bother.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:JOSH, KID, RIB, TEASE.

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Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:The tippy top of something.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 15, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyNew York Times GamesConnectionsisApex.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:HEIGHT, PEAK, TOP, MAX.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Other things that would fit into this category: Couple, Duo, Baker’s Dozen, Threesome.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 16, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisWords for Specific Quantities.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:DOZEN, GROSS, PAIR, SCORE.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thischallenging puzzle game:Other things that would fit into this category: Location of treasure, incorrect.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 06, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWhat “X” Might Mean.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:ADULT, KISS, TEN, TIMES.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #208

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