Connections Hints: May 21, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 21, 2025 (2025-05-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #710
Connections #710 · 2025-05-21
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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
PROHIBIT, AS ENTRY
Reveal one tile
BAR
Reveal all four tiles
PROHIBIT, AS ENTRY
- BAR
- BLOCK
- DENY
- REFUSE
Group 2
Reveal category
FOLDERS ON A MAC
Reveal one tile
DESKTOP
Reveal all four tiles
FOLDERS ON A MAC
- DESKTOP
- MUSIC
- PICTURES
- TRASH
Group 3
Reveal category
MEDICINE FORMATS
Reveal one tile
CREAM
Reveal all four tiles
MEDICINE FORMATS
- CREAM
- PATCH
- SPRAY
- TABLET
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS THAT OPEN LIKE A CLAM
Reveal one tile
CLAM
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT OPEN LIKE A CLAM
- CLAM
- COMPACT
- LAPTOP
- WAFFLE IRON
Reveal full answer
PROHIBIT, AS ENTRY
- BAR
- BLOCK
- DENY
- REFUSE
FOLDERS ON A MAC
- DESKTOP
- MUSIC
- PICTURES
- TRASH
MEDICINE FORMATS
- CREAM
- PATCH
- SPRAY
- TABLET
THINGS THAT OPEN LIKE A CLAM
- CLAM
- COMPACT
- LAPTOP
- WAFFLE IRON
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