Connectionsis back today with another sixteen words to get your brain working. This challenging puzzle has a whole lot of words that seem to overlap in multiple categories, so be careful to check the words meticulously before clicking on any of them. You will only get four chances to solve this immensely difficult puzzle, so you might get a little stuck and need a few hints for thisfreeWordle-like game.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #213 for Jul 04, 2025

Thechallenging puzzle gamecalledConnectionshas a doozy of a puzzle for today, which contains the words:POKER, DICE, CHARM, MELT, CHIPS, SPELL, SLICE, LOG, GRATE, CARDS, CURSE, SHRED, CRUMBLE, HEX, SLOTS,andFLUE.

What is the Definition of Flue?

A flue is the part of a indoor fireplace that allows the smoke to go up the chimney. It can be opened when a fire is lit, and closed to keep cold or hot air from the outside out.

What is the Definition of Grate?

A grate is a set of metal bars, usually set just outside a fireplace to keep children and pets from getting to close to a fire. It is also a verb that means to slice food items into slivers with a grater.

What is the Definition of Hex?

A hex is another word for a magic spell or a curse.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Now say the magic words!

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for Jun 04, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisBit of Magic.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CHARM, CURSE, HEX, SPELL.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in thisgame for puzzle lovers:A safe way to light a fire in your home.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for May 10, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisFound Around a Fireplace.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:FLUE, GRATE, LOG, POKER.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thispuzzle game:“Ante up!” Items,notgames. Things to bet on or with.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 05, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisThings Seen at a Casino.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SLOTS.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Different forms of the same, dairy-based food.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 07, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisWays to Prepare Cheese.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CRUMBLE, MELT, SHRED, SLICE.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #213

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