Connections Hints: Apr 28, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 28, 2025 (2025-04-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #687
Connections #687 · 2025-04-28
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
HAIR PRODUCTS
Reveal one tile
GEL
Reveal all four tiles
HAIR PRODUCTS
- GEL
- MOUSSE
- SPRAY
- WAX
Group 2
Reveal category
AUSTERE
Reveal one tile
BARE
Reveal all four tiles
AUSTERE
- BARE
- PLAIN
- SIMPLE
- SPARE
Group 3
Reveal category
CLUES AT A CRIME SCENE
Reveal one tile
FIBER
Reveal all four tiles
CLUES AT A CRIME SCENE
- FIBER
- FINGERPRINT
- HAIR
- TIRE MARK
Group 4
Reveal category
WEARY
Reveal one tile
BORE
Reveal all four tiles
WEARY
- BORE
- DRAIN
- EXHAUST
- TIRE
Reveal full answer
HAIR PRODUCTS
- GEL
- MOUSSE
- SPRAY
- WAX
AUSTERE
- BARE
- PLAIN
- SIMPLE
- SPARE
CLUES AT A CRIME SCENE
- FIBER
- FINGERPRINT
- HAIR
- TIRE MARK
WEARY
- BORE
- DRAIN
- EXHAUST
- TIRE
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