Connections Hints: May 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 18, 2025 (2025-05-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #707
Connections #707 · 2025-05-18
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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
TASKS FOR A STUDENT
Reveal one tile
ASSIGNMENT
Reveal all four tiles
TASKS FOR A STUDENT
- ASSIGNMENT
- DRILL
- EXERCISE
- LESSON
Group 2
Reveal category
ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME
Reveal one tile
ALMOST
Reveal all four tiles
ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME
- ALMOST
- CLOSE
- NOT QUITE
- WARM
Group 3
Reveal category
UP FOR ANYTHING
Reveal one tile
EASY
Reveal all four tiles
UP FOR ANYTHING
- EASY
- FLEXIBLE
- GAME
- OPEN
Group 4
Reveal category
WHAT “A” MIGHT MEAN
Reveal one tile
AREA
Reveal all four tiles
WHAT “A” MIGHT MEAN
- AREA
- ATHLETIC
- EXCELLENT
- ONE
Reveal full answer
TASKS FOR A STUDENT
- ASSIGNMENT
- DRILL
- EXERCISE
- LESSON
ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME
- ALMOST
- CLOSE
- NOT QUITE
- WARM
UP FOR ANYTHING
- EASY
- FLEXIBLE
- GAME
- OPEN
WHAT “A” MIGHT MEAN
- AREA
- ATHLETIC
- EXCELLENT
- ONE
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